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Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams lead a critically acclaimed cast in this gripping true story about the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation that uncovered a scandal that rocked one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions. Delving into allegations of child abuse within the local Catholic Archdiocese, a tenacious team of Boston Globe reporters exposes a decades-long cover-up that reaches the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment. "Brilliantly acted and flawlessly directed" (New York Post) Spotlight is a powerful and riveting drama the critics are calling "the All the President's Men of our time" (Los Angeles Times).Bonus Content:Uncovering the Truth: A Spotlight Team RoundtableSpotlight: A Look InsideThe State of Journalism

Review: expertly crafted, expertly researched, and expertly contained - 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏! 𝑰𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔! The topic of child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in the United States was first formally publicized in 1985 when a Louisiana priest pleaded guilty to 11 counts of molestation of young boys. A study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice )which analyzed these allegations of sexual abuse from 1950 to 2002) indicated that over this span of time 11,000 allegations had been made against 4,390 priests (which is approximately 4% of these priests) in the United States. To read this report and its subsequent findings please refer to this link: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/2004_02_27_JohnJay/index.html Spotlight is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and written by McCarthy and Josh Singer. It film follows The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating newspaper investigative journalist unit in the United States, and its investigation into cases of widespread and systemic child sex abuse in the Boston area by numerous Roman Catholic priests. It is based on a series of stories by the Spotlight team that earned The Globe the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. The film features an ensemble cast including Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, and Stanley Tucci, with Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup in supporting roles. Covering the span of approximately 30 years worth of interactions ‘Spotlight’ is in the perfect position to be considerably incomprehensible; with the exception of some dialogue centered around name drops (𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔 🙄) and those in which characters are expected to read between the lines Singer and McCarthys’ writing and direction makes for an investigation that is gripping and easily digested. Still a tough pill to swallow regardless: there is a deeply intimate intermingling of elements throughout that threatens convolution, but the networks of communication and their subsequent influence on the main conflict are maintained as priorities. At times there are characteristics that seem persistently internalized (like motivation), the lack of cognizance in these regards doesn’t distract from the bigger picture at hand. In preparation for their specific roles both Keaton and Ruffalo met with their real life counterparts (Walter Robinson and Michael Rezendes, respectively). The interviews conducted between them happened over the course of several months (with both Robinson and Resendez often on set) and involved lengthy attempts at replicating and adapting their various patterns of behavior (including vocal patterns!). Their subsequent representations on-screen were reacted to approvingly and they went as far as separately agreeing that watching Ruffalo and Keaton was “like looking into a mirror”. What's most impressive is the humbling dramatization of their performances and the fact that they remain statically dignifying: they never rise above the seriousness of the enclosed subject matter while still packing a punch. As equally important is the presence of those representing victims interviewed - with Jimmy LeBlanc being an actual survival of clergy abuse- and the extent at which they deliver dialogue that is both tear worthy and contextually insightful. Due to the fidelity to its subject matter and commitment to authenticity this is the first movie to win the prestige of a Veritas Award. This devotion goes above and beyond flashy aesthetics and gritty screenplay through the use of reporters (including those from 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒆 itself) being regularly referred to for their input regarding artistic and alternatively pragmatic related decisions. As a result of this sensitive pieces of information are leafed through, but they're parsimonious summaries are executed without sacrificing the overarching integrity of ‘Spotlight’ as a whole. It is worth noting that some characters have been noted as being misrepresented (like Paquin’s openness to admitting to abusing anybody being exaggerated and happening much earlier than it did in real life), but these alterations elaborate on the systematic nature of this investigation and the enormity of roadblocks compromising its success. Me? I have no way of personally connecting to scandals regarding sexual abuse happening within the context of a religious institution, but ‘Spotlight’ makes no presumptions about its audience to the point of apathy or indifference. This certainly isn't the most exciting watch, but it's expertly crafted, expertly researched, and expertly contained. Above all else: any film tackling a culture of silence in this regard has my utmost gratitude, and the Vatican recently announcing the appointment of a tribunal in an attempt to hold accused Bishops accountable speaks to the transformative nature of films like this that are often hiding in plain sight. For those of you out there struggling with this form of exploitation I always like to explicitly say that I am here for you. That I don't need to live your truth to enthusiastically engage with it. That your truth is always worth listening to: I guarantee that For anyone interested in knowing more about clergy abuse and to anyone that needs to file a report please refer to the following resources as necessary: https://www.camdendiocese.org/clergysexabuseresources/ https://reportbishopabuse.org/
Review: Turning A Blind Eye - 'Spotlight' was one of the most riveting films I have seen this year. I viewed the film while my tea got cold, my dinner waited, because I had to see the end. Of course, I knew the end, I live in New England, and I remember these days, but how the story was born, the reporters and the Spotlight portion of the Boston Globe just entranced me. The Globe has a great reputation and when a new Editor in Chief, Marty Baron, played by Liev Schreiber, comes to the Globe he is looking for a story that will garner more readers and will prove to in Boston's best interests. And, did he get what he wanted and more. Walter Robinson, played by Michael Keaton, is a superb newspaper man, a leads this elite group of four journalists who can carve out a side of history. What Baron found was a small story about a priest abusing children, he suggested this avenue. The group, at first reluctant, fell into this story full force, working around the clock, this team was the best. The reporters included Mike Rezendes, played by Mark Ruffalo, and Ruffalo gives this role everything he has, superb. Sacha Pfeiffer, played by Rachel McAdams, another fabulous actor,and Matt Carroll, played by Brian d’Arcy James. The editor at the time, Ben Bradlee, Jr., played by John Slattery, is the most reluctant to pursue the story, but he was quickly initiated. As the team finds clues, interviews victims, lawyers and the like, the entire story unfolds. This is a systematic cover up of abuse of thousands of children, at least by 70 Priests in Boston, and it spread throughout the world. It is sickening to think this abuse went on for years and priests were moved from parish to parish, lives destroyed, millions paid out to the victims. The Catholic Church was culpable and turned a blind eye, it is very difficult to understand this folly. Why the Church is still standing is a testament to someone's faith. Such a superb film in every area, storyline, directing, music, and the actors. A true story come to life. Highly Recommended. prisrob 02-23-16

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B019NB5GZU |
| Actors  | John Slattery, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams |
| Aspect Ratio  | 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,330 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,231 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,365) |
| Director  | Tom McCarthy |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 55174890 |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| MPAA rating  | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format  | DVD, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Producers  | Blye Pagon Faust, Michael Sugar, Nicole Rocklin, Steve Golin |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 ounces |
| Release date  | February 23, 2016 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 9 minutes |
| Studio  | Universal |

## Product Details

- **Format:** DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
- **Genre:** Art House & International, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
- **Initial release date:** 2016-02-23
- **Language:** English

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ expertly crafted, expertly researched, and expertly contained
*by C***S on April 23, 2021*

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏! 𝑰𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔! The topic of child sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in the United States was first formally publicized in 1985 when a Louisiana priest pleaded guilty to 11 counts of molestation of young boys. A study conducted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice )which analyzed these allegations of sexual abuse from 1950 to 2002) indicated that over this span of time 11,000 allegations had been made against 4,390 priests (which is approximately 4% of these priests) in the United States. To read this report and its subsequent findings please refer to this link: https://www.bishop-accountability.org/reports/2004_02_27_JohnJay/index.html Spotlight is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and written by McCarthy and Josh Singer. It film follows The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating newspaper investigative journalist unit in the United States, and its investigation into cases of widespread and systemic child sex abuse in the Boston area by numerous Roman Catholic priests. It is based on a series of stories by the Spotlight team that earned The Globe the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. The film features an ensemble cast including Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, and Stanley Tucci, with Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup in supporting roles. Covering the span of approximately 30 years worth of interactions ‘Spotlight’ is in the perfect position to be considerably incomprehensible; with the exception of some dialogue centered around name drops (𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔 🙄) and those in which characters are expected to read between the lines Singer and McCarthys’ writing and direction makes for an investigation that is gripping and easily digested. Still a tough pill to swallow regardless: there is a deeply intimate intermingling of elements throughout that threatens convolution, but the networks of communication and their subsequent influence on the main conflict are maintained as priorities. At times there are characteristics that seem persistently internalized (like motivation), the lack of cognizance in these regards doesn’t distract from the bigger picture at hand. In preparation for their specific roles both Keaton and Ruffalo met with their real life counterparts (Walter Robinson and Michael Rezendes, respectively). The interviews conducted between them happened over the course of several months (with both Robinson and Resendez often on set) and involved lengthy attempts at replicating and adapting their various patterns of behavior (including vocal patterns!). Their subsequent representations on-screen were reacted to approvingly and they went as far as separately agreeing that watching Ruffalo and Keaton was “like looking into a mirror”. What's most impressive is the humbling dramatization of their performances and the fact that they remain statically dignifying: they never rise above the seriousness of the enclosed subject matter while still packing a punch. As equally important is the presence of those representing victims interviewed - with Jimmy LeBlanc being an actual survival of clergy abuse- and the extent at which they deliver dialogue that is both tear worthy and contextually insightful. Due to the fidelity to its subject matter and commitment to authenticity this is the first movie to win the prestige of a Veritas Award. This devotion goes above and beyond flashy aesthetics and gritty screenplay through the use of reporters (including those from 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒆 itself) being regularly referred to for their input regarding artistic and alternatively pragmatic related decisions. As a result of this sensitive pieces of information are leafed through, but they're parsimonious summaries are executed without sacrificing the overarching integrity of ‘Spotlight’ as a whole. It is worth noting that some characters have been noted as being misrepresented (like Paquin’s openness to admitting to abusing anybody being exaggerated and happening much earlier than it did in real life), but these alterations elaborate on the systematic nature of this investigation and the enormity of roadblocks compromising its success. Me? I have no way of personally connecting to scandals regarding sexual abuse happening within the context of a religious institution, but ‘Spotlight’ makes no presumptions about its audience to the point of apathy or indifference. This certainly isn't the most exciting watch, but it's expertly crafted, expertly researched, and expertly contained. Above all else: any film tackling a culture of silence in this regard has my utmost gratitude, and the Vatican recently announcing the appointment of a tribunal in an attempt to hold accused Bishops accountable speaks to the transformative nature of films like this that are often hiding in plain sight. For those of you out there struggling with this form of exploitation I always like to explicitly say that I am here for you. That I don't need to live your truth to enthusiastically engage with it. That your truth is always worth listening to: I guarantee that For anyone interested in knowing more about clergy abuse and to anyone that needs to file a report please refer to the following resources as necessary: https://www.camdendiocese.org/clergysexabuseresources/ https://reportbishopabuse.org/

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turning A Blind Eye
*by P***B on February 24, 2016*

'Spotlight' was one of the most riveting films I have seen this year. I viewed the film while my tea got cold, my dinner waited, because I had to see the end. Of course, I knew the end, I live in New England, and I remember these days, but how the story was born, the reporters and the Spotlight portion of the Boston Globe just entranced me. The Globe has a great reputation and when a new Editor in Chief, Marty Baron, played by Liev Schreiber, comes to the Globe he is looking for a story that will garner more readers and will prove to in Boston's best interests. And, did he get what he wanted and more. Walter Robinson, played by Michael Keaton, is a superb newspaper man, a leads this elite group of four journalists who can carve out a side of history. What Baron found was a small story about a priest abusing children, he suggested this avenue. The group, at first reluctant, fell into this story full force, working around the clock, this team was the best. The reporters included Mike Rezendes, played by Mark Ruffalo, and Ruffalo gives this role everything he has, superb. Sacha Pfeiffer, played by Rachel McAdams, another fabulous actor,and Matt Carroll, played by Brian d’Arcy James. The editor at the time, Ben Bradlee, Jr., played by John Slattery, is the most reluctant to pursue the story, but he was quickly initiated. As the team finds clues, interviews victims, lawyers and the like, the entire story unfolds. This is a systematic cover up of abuse of thousands of children, at least by 70 Priests in Boston, and it spread throughout the world. It is sickening to think this abuse went on for years and priests were moved from parish to parish, lives destroyed, millions paid out to the victims. The Catholic Church was culpable and turned a blind eye, it is very difficult to understand this folly. Why the Church is still standing is a testament to someone's faith. Such a superb film in every area, storyline, directing, music, and the actors. A true story come to life. Highly Recommended. prisrob 02-23-16

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***Y on July 10, 2016*

Am Anfang von "Spotlight" steht eine finstere Film Noir Sequenz, eine Rückblende ins Jahr 1976. Das Szenario wirkt schemenhaft, man erkennt aber, dass die Szene eine Polizeistation zeigt. Eine Mutter und ihr Sohn wollen etwas anzeigen, doch ein Priester und ein Anwalt intervenieren in dieser Sache, so dass die Anzeige vielleicht fallen gelassen wird. Draussen auf der nächtlichen Straße wartet eine schwarze Limousine. "Spotlight" ist der Film, der bei der diesjährigen Oscarverleihung den Preis als bester Film erringen konnte. Ausserdem wurde das Drehbuch des Regisseurs Tom McCarthy, das er gemeinsam mit Josh Singer verfasste, preisgekrönt. Es gab vier weitere Nominierung: Beste Regie, Bester Nebendarsteller Marc Ruffalo, Beste Nebendarstellerin Rachel McAdams und Bester Schnitt Tom McArdle. Der bedrückende Film befasst sich mit dem Thema "Sexueller Mißbrauch in der römisch-katholischen Kirche" - ein Thema, das lange Zeit verschwiegen und versteckt wurde und erst seit Mitte der 90er Jahre aufgrund diverser Berichterstattungen eine immer größere öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit weltweit erreichen konnte. Davor war es ein großes schambesetztes Tabuthema für die vielen Opfer und die Kirche mit den Tätern aus den eigenen Reihen recht tolerant umging. Man zog den Priester, Erzieher oder Mönch einfach aus seinem Wirkungskreis ab und versetzte ihn in eine neue Gemeinde. Doch der Reue über das teuflische Verhalten folgte die Wiederholung der Schandtat. Eine Kettenreaktion eines Teufelskreises. Als die traumatischen Erlebnisse durch die Opfer öffentlich gemacht wurden, bekam die Kirche so einen starken Druck, dass sie ihre gängige Praxis endlich überdenken mussten. Auch in Deutschland wurden zahlreiche Mißbrauchsfälle aufgedeckt, was viele Austritte aus der Kirche zur Folge hatte. Die Kirche hatte plötzlich an Vertrauen verloren und auch heute noch hat sich die Institution noch nicht ganz von diesen Skandalen erholt. "Spotlight" skizziert den "Bostoner Skandal", der von der einem kleinen Team von Journalisten der beliebten Tageszeitung "The Boston Globe" im Jhar 2002 aufgedeckt wurde. Anstoß gab der neue Chefredakteur Marty Barron (Liev Schreiber). Der Journalist aus Miami ist ein stiller Aussenseiter: Unverheiratet, Jude und ausserdem hasst er Baseball. Aber er gibt in seiner ersten Redaktionskonferenz den Anstoß an sein Team, die Geschichte über den Priester John Geoghan zu machen, der sich wohl an Dutzenden Kindern vergangen hat und von Pfarrei zu Pfarrei verschoben wurde. Seine Verfehlungen mit dem Wissen von ganz oben...was soviel heißt, dass der beliebte Kardinal Bernard Law (Len Cariou) sicherlich davon gewusst haben müsste. Barron will aber mehr als nur einen Schuldigen überführen - er will über diesen Einzelfall hinausgehen. Vielleicht, so Baron, steckt dahinter ein System. In einer Szene des Films trifft dieser Baron den Kardinal, der ihm zum Abschied des Gesprächs einen Katechismus schenkt. Law meitnte Presse und Kirche müssen zusammenarbeiten, Baron stellt aber klar, dass die Presse immer unabhängig sein muss. Nun beginnt das monatelange Recherchieren seines Investigations-Team "Spotlight": Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Walter Robinson (Michael Keaton),, Sacha Pfeifer (Rachel McAdams) und Matt Carroll (Brian de Arcy James) sowie der Boss Ben Bradlee jr. (John Slattery). Es bringt in Erfahrung, dass das Erzbistum von den Taten gewusst und sie regelmäßig durch Versetzung des Täters vertuscht hatte, durch Geld das lebenslange Schweigen der Opfer erkauft und damit auch einen Gerichtsprozess vermieden hatte, und schließlich die gerichtlichen Akten hierzu aus dem Gerichtsarchiv hatte auslagern lassen. Die Missbrauchsfälle - zunächst als tragische Einzelfälle eingestuft - entwickeln sich immer in größerem Ausmaß. Anwalt Mitchell Garabedian (Stanley Tucci) hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, den Opfern gerichtlich zu ihrem Recht zu verhelfen, doch der Widerstand des Establishments (Kirche, Gericht, einflüssreiche Bürger) ist groß. Bald muss das Team damit klarkommen, dass sich von den 1.500 Priestern in Boston ca. 6 % des Kindesmissbrauchs schuldig gemacht haben.... Ohne Effekthascherei wird diese eindringliche und spannende Geschichte über eine journalistische Aufdeckung erzählt. Mit einen hohen Anspruch und angenehm unscheinbar wird die Arbeit der Zeitungsleute beschrieben. Was schon wie aus einer anderen Welt - wenn man die heutige Dominanz der Sensationspresse und der immer schnelleren und markanteren Schlagzeilen als Vergleich nimmmt. Der Film ist einerseits ein Plädoyer an die unabhängigen Medien. Andererseits an die Stärken der Presse, wenn sie adäquat und fundiert über ein Thema schreibt. Hier in "Spotlight" wird ein Tabuthema angekratzt und das ist sicherlich löblich, dass die Verbrechen von Priestern auch endlich ans Tageslicht kommen und nicht mehr hinter den Kirchenmauern versteckt und vertuscht werden können. Die katholische Kirche hat sogar den Film sehr gelobt und gab sich selbstkritisch. Ansonsten wird hier mit leisen Tönen, aber sehr intensiv eine Feier der journalistischen Ethik und des journalistischen Professionalismus zelebriert. Wem das altmodisch vorkommt, der liegt nicht falsch. Die Zeiten ändern sich. Selbst wenn seither erst 15 Jahre vergangen sind. Ich hoffe sehr, dass diese seriöse Art der Berichterstattung mit Wahrheitsgehalt nicht nur erhalten bleibt, sondern auch in Zeiten der unseriösen Sensationspresse wieder erstarken kann.

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