Film Portrays Yearlong Investigation of Catholic Church By 'The Boston Globe'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Dec 4, 2015

In 2001, a Boston Globe team of reporters known as "Spotlight" began a year-long investigation into abuse allegations in the Catholic Church. Tom McCarthy directed and co-wrote the acclaimed film "Spotlight" based on how the investigation was conducted, what it turned up, and its ramifications.

Playing in theaters nationwide.

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