If you're looking for a movie to watch this weekend, I am recommending Spotlight, which has just been added to Netflix instant streaming. Spotlight focuses on the investigative journalistic team of The Boston Globe that researched and published a series of articles about the Boston Archdiocese's cover-up of the sex-abuse scandal. While the film isn't technically based on literature, it is based on the true story of a group of writers searching for the truth and debating the issues surrounding the publication of that truth. The central narrative is all about the writing process and the power of the stories.
Instead of sensationalizing the story of the abuse, the plot of the film emphasizes the extent of the cover-up, the players involved in the cover-up, and the methodical and tedious research the journalists perform to uncover the pattern of scandal. This is where the film shines. The script and the performances of the actors do a great job communicating the writers' passion for the story and making the research and writing process seem fascinating and filled with adventure. There is a surprising amount of tension and action throughout the film, especially the enjoyable scene where Mark Ruffalo's character runs around town trying to copy documents in time to file the story before other paper's catch wind of it.
Writing matters. Spotlight is a film that reminds us just how much it matters.
Have a great weekend!
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