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Spotlight (2015)

Spotlight

Director: Tom McCarthy

Writer: Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy

Production / Distribution: Participant Media

Cast: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian dArcy James

Release Date: November 6, 2015

Genre: Thriller / Drama

Duration: 2h 8m 

Country: USA

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Story Overview

Spotlight is based on a true story and focuses on the investigative journalism behind one of the most important scandals in modern history. The film follows the efforts of the Boston Globe’s investigative “Spotlight” team as they uncover systematic sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and the institution’s attempts to protect itself from accountability.

Led by a group of dedicated reporters and editors, the Spotlight team begins digging into allegations of child abuse that had long been whispered about but never fully exposed. As they reopen old files and pursue reluctant sources, the journalists encounter resistance from powerful religious, legal, and political figures deeply embedded in Boston’s establishment.

Over the course of a year-long investigation, the team reveals how abuse cases were knowingly concealed for decades, exposing not only individual crimes but a widespread system of silence and complicity. Their work ultimately forces the truth into the public eye, triggering global repercussions.

Spotlight is a gripping and restrained portrayal of journalistic integrity, moral responsibility, and the courage required to challenge powerful institutions. The film highlights the vital role of a free press in holding authority accountable and giving voice to victims whose suffering had long been ignored.

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