The movie Spotlight (2015) tells the story of a team of journalists working for the Boston Globe who uncovered the truth regarding child molestation by priests in the Catholic Church. In 2001, the team was assembled to investigate a Catholic priest who was accused of sexually abusing children. The investigation turned into a grand exposure of one of the biggest scandals in history.
The movie itself was astonishing. It evoked strong emotions while also conveying the seriousness of the sensitive issue. The movie also did a great job of showing the real lives of journalists and what investigative journalism is all about. It showed the harsh reality of how stories are developed and how they end up in the hands of the public. The actors were brilliant as well. Mark Ruffalo’s performance was ground-breaking. I believe his role as Mike Rezendes is his best yet as an actor.
It came as no surprise to me when I found out that Spotlight won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Picture. This title was well-deserved. I highly recommend the viewing of this movie for its important story as well as it’s beautiful cinematics.