Set in the 1980s, this historical drama focuses on a scandal involving the Catholic Diocese of Boston. The plot centers on the arrest of several priests, specifically Father Geoghan, for the sexual abuse of minors. As victims seek legal justice and reparation, it is revealed that the diocese and Cardinal Law were aware of these crimes but kept them secret for years. The story follows the legal efforts to hold the church leadership accountable, featuring lawyer Mitchell Garabedian as he represents victims like Angelo DeFranco.
The TV movie was directed by Dan Curtis, following his previous work on films such as The Night Strangler, Dracula, Trilogy of Terror, and Burnt Offerings. The screenplay was written by Thomas Michael Donnelly. The ensemble cast includes Ted Danson, Christopher Plummer, Brian Dennehy, Ellen Burstyn, Kenneth Welsh, and Will Lyman, with a total of 97 credited performers.
Released in 2005, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 597 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 6.5/10 from 11 votes.
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