English
Documentary
2012
*****
This documentary by Alex Gibney, is about the first known
protest against pedophilia abuse by clergy in the US by four deaf men. For the
most part, it is about one priest, who was never brought to trial, either by
civil authorities or the Church, and who died a priest. The victims are
interviewed, close-ups of their hands and faces. If you've never seen American
Sign Language, this is a treat to see how expressive and beautiful it is. This
film may shock you, it may outrage you, but I think it may give you some hope,
too. It is not a condemnation of the Church, nor is it an apologia. It presents
the facts as known. And makes me wonder just exactly why Cardinal Ratzinger
left his post as Pope when he did. The music is, well, divine.
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