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# Spotlight [Blu-ray]

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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

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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Contributor | Blye Pagon Faust, John Slattery, Josh Singer, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Michael Sugar, Nicole Rocklin, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Steve Golin, Tom McArdle, Tom McCarthy Contributor Blye Pagon Faust, John Slattery, Josh Singer, Liev Schreiber, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Michael Sugar, Nicole Rocklin, Rachel McAdams, Stanley Tucci, Steve Golin, Tom McArdle, Tom McCarthy See more |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 9,371 Reviews |
| Format | Blu-ray, Digital copy, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Genre | Arthouse, Drama, Suspense |
| Initial release date | 2016-02-23 |
| Language | English |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Blu-ray, Digital copy, NTSC, Subtitled
- **Genre:** Arthouse, Drama, 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just a beautiful piece of moviemaking
*by H***A on July 15, 2016*

This movie neatly encapsulates "The Boston Globe's" investigation of the widespread coverup by the Roman Catholic Church of systemic child rape in the U.S. This particular case resulted in the exposure of Bernard Cardinal Law, who was subsequently transferred to the Vatican by Pope John II. The irony that he faced no charges, but was protected by Church authorities, will be lost on no one. However, the movie doesn't address the aftermath of the investigation in any depth, nor the wider effect of the conspiracy on not only the American church, but other countries as well. Instead, it takes us through the investigation by the paper's Spotlight investigative reporting team. The film's dialogue is smart and fast (the screenplay won a lot of awards), and while they don't show the way stories are covered/investigated in detail, everything they do show is accurate. The gold standard for a movie's portrayal of a newsroom remains "All the President's Men," as old as that film is, but I think this one is nearly tied. There's no drama and no fireworks, just the day-to-day workday of reporters and editors. Coincidentally, the "The Washington Post's" Watergate investigation was helmed by Ben Bradlee, and the "Globe's" coverage was immediately supervised by Ben Bradlee, Jr. Martin Baron, who was executive editor during the "Globe's" investigation - and who insisted the story be covered - is now executive editor at the "Post." It's a little like sports teams and coaches - there are only so many people to recruit from for elite teams. All the acting is remarkable here, but certainly Michael Keaton and Liev Schreiber have to be given special consideration. While Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo received Oscar nominations (and deserved them), it's Keaton and Schreiber who took my breath away. Schreiber, as usual, quietly underplays Baron, and looks like his doppelganger. He's a lurking presence even when his character is off screen. Keaton also quietly underplays Robby Robinson, making his portrayal all the more powerful. Keaton's always been one of America's acting treasures, with a range that few others have. His schizoaffective and hilarious Beetlejuice is as compelling as his subtlety here. I'd watch those two in anything, and hope that they make more movies ASAP. There have been few complaints about the film by real-life people, possibly since the Vatican itself praised it highly. One thing that "Spotlight" proves is that investigative teams are necessary to American journalism. Newspapers aren't irrelevant, and newspapers of record are an integral part of our political system. Their future might be completely on line, but if they maintain the standards of professional journalism, they'll always remain a fundamental way for citizens to find out what corporations, powerful groups, and our government are doing behind the scenes. The pity of it is that investigative units are the first to go during budget cuts, as are senior editors and reporters. In fact, we need some deep investigation of news organizations, and need it fast. Anyway, watch this movie. Buy it to encourage Hollywood to make more like this one. The world is in crisis, and watching more Transformers or Marvel characters won't help that, nor add to the discussion. Documentaries aren't promoted, and many people think they're boring. I'm sure plenty of people aren't interested in the slightest in seeing "Spotlight," but the rest of us can be grateful it was made.

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