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Our Fathers

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In this film based on the Boston archdiocese scandal, tenacious attorney Mitchell Garabedian (Ted Danson) risks his career to pursue legal action against the Catholic Church, which is accused of facilitating the sexual abuse of numerous boys, including the sons of Mary Ryan (Ellen Burstyn). Cardinal Bernard Law (Christopher Plummer) strives to contain any evidence that might reveal his involvement in the scandal, but Father Spagnolia (Brian Dennehy) denounces the conspiracy.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture ... a worthy adaptation of David France's scrupulous book... Jan 19, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pascal G This is truly a beautiful film that is very powerful, as this story is astounding. It should be remembered that the film is based on the work of the Boston Globe's Spotlight journalists with the collaboration of some victims who today are men who often fight day after day against what some have done to them. The actors are really very good. Whether it's Ted Danson or the late Christopher Plummer and Bryan Dennehy, they do more than embody their roles: they are 200% invested. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review Audience Member Unexpectedly powerful and moving. I had not seen this movie before. It was a revelation. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Denne var engasjerende og bra!!Om pedofiliskandalen i katolske dritt kirka ,denne gangen representert i Boston!!Bra manus,gode rolle prestasjoner.Vel blåst om bedritent tema!!Ingen plass er skumlere enn kirka,skjønner ikke at folk tør å gå dit,skummelt!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A powerful and personal movie on child abuse in the catholic church. Ted Danson gave a great performance. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Good and necessary film. This showcases 1 of the many reasons I disagree with organized religion, especially catholicism. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member hilarious. makes me feel better that i went to cc Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this film based on the Boston archdiocese scandal, tenacious attorney Mitchell Garabedian (Ted Danson) risks his career to pursue legal action against the Catholic Church, which is accused of facilitating the sexual abuse of numerous boys, including the sons of Mary Ryan (Ellen Burstyn). Cardinal Bernard Law (Christopher Plummer) strives to contain any evidence that might reveal his involvement in the scandal, but Father Spagnolia (Brian Dennehy) denounces the conspiracy.
Director
Dan Curtis
Producer
John J. McMahon
Screenwriter
Thomas Michael Donnelly
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 24, 2006
Runtime
2h 10m