Does Mark Ruffalo ONLY act in films about uncovering large conspiracies? This one’s about systemic child abuse by the Catholic church, along with the institutional coverup orchestrated by its hierarchy – Australians would no doubt be familiar with Cardinal George Pell. Well-told story, but sickening topic matter. Totally infuriating that it ever went on, and that it still hasn’t been corrected – see Geoffrey Robertson’s “The Case of the Pope: Vatican Accountability for Human Rights Abuses” for more detail.
Overview
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Production countries: United States of America
Production companies: Participant, Anonymous Content, Rocklin / Faust, First Look Media, Open Road Films
