128 Minutes, True Story/Drama, M

In 2001, a team of journalists working for The Boston Globe were provided with some alarming information in relation to the local Catholic Archdiocese. As their investigation continued to progress, these four journalists uncover a shocking scandal involving child molestation that runs deep inside the Catholic Church.  

These events depicted are based on a true story.

Without a shadow of a doubt, the draw card to this biographical drama is its true story. Just how did these four journalists uncover the secrecy within the Catholic Church? What did they do with the facts they found? How could they prove to the world that what they uncovered was real? It is these questions, and more, that SPOTLIGHT gives astonishing, uncompromisingly honest insight into. An experienced ensemble cast that includes Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams and Stanley Tucci handle the highly controversial and sensitive, yet utterly imperative to be told subject matter, with utmost professionalism and sincerity. Despite what looms as and sometimes is heavy on the heart and deeply upsetting, have confidence that the writers and director of the film ensure that the goodwill of its characters provides their audience with much warmth in cold surroundings. Yet, they also ensure the source material and its victims are never taken to lightly. Thanks to its straightforward and hugely compelling storytelling and with its goals firmly fixed all throughout, SPOTLIGHT achieves exactly what it aims and needs to, without ever being sensationalised. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5

Film Trailer – SPOTLIGHT

Footnote to Parents 
Exploring a story of child molestation will by default, be suitable for a more mature audience. Due to mature themes and some coarse language, SPOTLIGHT is for ages 13 and above, and with a parent or adult guardian by recommendation for ages 13-16.

Moviedoc wishes to thank Claire from Entertainment One, Entertainment One and Cinema NOVA for the invitation to the media screening of SPOTLIGHT.

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