Spotlight

A team of investigative journalists at a Boston newspaper examines allegations of child sexual abuse involving Catholic priests and a wider institutional cover-up. As they pursue records, interviews, and leads, their reporting reveals a deeply rooted scandal and highlights the persistence required to bring powerful wrongdoing into public view.

My take

You’ll likely appreciate this if you enjoy serious, true-story journalism dramas such as Capote or The Normal Heart; Not for you if you want fast action, light entertainment, or an easy subject.

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