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Movie • 2015 • Drama
ReportThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
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Is there genital trauma/mutilation?
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**SPOILERS – The main plot of the story is about the sexual abuse, so I'd assume yes, there is, but it isn't shown.
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Is there domestic violence?
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PopcornPigeon
The film is entirely about child abuse within the Catholic Church, while no abuse is ever seen, there are several detailed accounts by survivors.
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zincmanganese
There is brief discussion of drug use as a thing that some survivors of abuse do, but none is ever discussed in detail or seen on screen.
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It is discussed at times.
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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zincmanganese
Alcohol abuse is mentioned as being a thing that some survivors do but none is seen on screen.
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No animals are seen at any point.
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Sexual abuse is discussed throughout the film, although rarely in detail.
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Children
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Is a minor sexualized?
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**SPOILERS – Not shown, but it is the main plot.
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Does a parent die?
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A Father having died is mentioned during a victim interview.
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Are needles/syringes used?
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A man is shown with marks on his arm, it is assumed he is using interveinious drugs. No needles or syringes are seen at any point.
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Mental Health
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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Mentions of suicide, no one seen/heard in the movie dies.
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Is there obscene language/gestures?
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Mainly a lot of cursing…
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Sexual abuse is discussed.
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Does a plane crash?
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**SPOILERS – The film mentions the 9/11 attack, but it's not the main plot.
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