Spotlight (2015) Edit

A corner office...

A criminal complaint?

A culture of secrecy that tolerates and even protects...

A FAMILIAR PATTERN

A little dough, and that's the best they can hope for.

A lot of people to relive...

A lot of the newsroom is from here.

A lot of victims introduce set up this week.

A very strong response to this.

About 1.500, 1% is 15, 6% is...

About 10 minutes into the conversation...

About face to face with Cardinal, it's customary.

About how Law called down the power of God.

About the Church, about the bishops, about Law.

Abused 80 kids. We have a lawyer...

Accessing some public records down in the records room.

Active

After all, Your Honor, this was discretionary audit.

After friends of the Church complained.

After the BC High, I came down to Providence...

After the first major scandal in Louisiana...

After the paper were sold to the Times?

After the Porter case I got plenty of calls.

After we ran the Porter case...

After we saw Macleish, I started going back through the clips...

Agreed.

Agreement to get the settlement.

All 70?

All I need is a few more weeks.

All I'm asking who's behind it?

All of them individual cases, Garabedian must be swimming.

All of you have done some very good reporting here.

Allegations against as many as 87 priests in Boston.

Alleged victims over what, eight years?

Almost alway, his victims were grammar school boys.

Alright, I'm listening, go ahead.

Alright, it'll be fine.

Alright, so he feels guilty and he calls me.

Alright, that's good, let's stop there for now.

Alright? And Wilson Rogers, that smug son of a bitch,

Alright.

Also we should be talking to...

Although I take issue...

An immediate and considerable impact...

And ...?

And a playground.

And as I understand that those documents are under a seal.

And did nothing about it.

And did Phil ever suggest you to do anything about it?

And did that changed at all

And did they use this designation...

And did you follow up on that?

And even more reflect God's own teaching.

And Father Callahan, had in anyway...

And Father?

And follow up some of the other survivors of this group.

And get the first flight out.

And get those documents?

And he asked us not to press charges.

And he saw Geoghan.

And he's gonna move on,

And I asked for the sit down.

And I can be disbarred for acknowledging their existence.

And I couldn't get a tee time.

And I don't mean prayed for, I mean preyed upon.

And I had a little time last week finally, so...

And I still get my Globe for the record.

And I think he could tell I was gay.

And I think it's an important story.

And I was preyed upon by Father David Holly.

And I was there for 5 years, then I spend the next 30...

And I'll give you an hour to decide...

And I'm sure they'll come after you and your team soon enough.

And it goes right up to the Vatican.

And it looks like Pedro is going to be out till september 1st.

And it was a priest.

And it's all public...

And match...Check on those

And Michael Polson through Religion.

And Mitch isn't exactly a people person.

And most of these kids come from tough neighbourhood,

And my mom she wasn't so stable either.

And Pete Conley, why was he there?

And Porter, isn't even...

And ready to do your job.

And so I could just walk in to that courthouse right now...

And so you go along with that too.

And something's just...

And stay away from the men who live inside it.

And suddenly everybody is interested in the Church.

And suddenly Father Benzevich has a very foggy memory.

And that's been your sole focus?

And that's why he's taking these cases to Court.

And the bishop threatens to reassign him.

And the Cardinal...

And the Church does not want them to be found,

And the Church has a lot of friends.

And the names of their victims.

And then there's a redaction process.

And then to be attracted to men.

And then you go along, and you go along...

And there was this nun sister Barbara, and she ran this group...

And they move parishes...

And they prove everything. Everything.

And this has nothing to do with being gay.

And this will never happen again.

And was moved to Boston, did the same thing and was moved again.

And we got a story about a bunch of lawyers...

And we just had our third kid...

And we work right there.

And we written all of...

And we'll keep our eye on The Herald.

And we're talking about seven...

And what about the prosecutor?

And what did your mother do?

And when a priest pays attention to you, it's a big deal.

And when do we get the documents?

And with confirmation from Robby's source...

And you go along.

And you pray for those who survived.

And your wife doesn't mind you working all the time?

And, I think I'm gonna need to take a hard look at things.

And, I've got a kid in college.

And... You're an editor for the Spotlight team.

Another paper could find this letters and fuck the story.

Anthony Benzevich.

Any ideas?

Anyone else?

Anything that shows the acknowledge of this.

Anything you wanna know, it's right there.

Are any of you catholic?

Are you familiar with the Spotlight?

Are you from here?

Are you guys doing a story on the Church?

Are you kidding, 20 priests?

Are you out of your mind?

As a player coach, but yes.

As an associate at Saint Julius in Weston...

As I'm sure you can understand, I can't...

As most of you know by now...

As of victims organization?

As well intentioned this Bill's remarks are,

Assistant D.A.

At the charity event last year.

Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, December 7. 1984.

B A R O N.

Back into parishes time and time again.

Baron told us to get Law. This is Law.

Baron told us to get the system.

Baron wants to talk to us.

Baron was still in Miami.

Baron.

Barrett yeah, bad egg.

Barrett, when he came to Philly. Is that true?

Because he knew you'd yell at him.

Because he wants people to know about this.

Because I know this is Baron's idea, his agenda.

Because it takes the outsider.

Because the documents are not there.

Because they picked their own projects.

Because you feel trapped, because he has groomed you.

Because your motion...

Because...

Before I arrived, but...

Before the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers 3 times?

Before they release the rest of the documents.

Benzevich reads that Geoghan has been charged...

Benzevich the second time.

Beyond our daily coverage,

Bigger than 50 priests?

Bill, I'm not sure that's relevant.

Bill, where the hell are those papers?

Boston Globe Offices July 2001

Boston, MA 1976

Boston, MA 1976

Both kids were abused.

Brian...

Broken homes.

Burt Liam?

But because they are more ashamed,less likely to talk.

But changed things not one bit.

But clearly he settles cases against a number of them.

But for 30 year old Pastor it was a big responsibility.

But he did not seem hopeful.

But I can't stop you.

But I couldn't go after them without the press.

But I do know...

But I give you my personal guaranty...

But I love the city.

But I still consider myself a catholic.

But I'm not sure I want him to know about this.

But if I can be of any help, Marty, don't hesitate to ask.

But if I can be of any help, Marty, don't hesitate to ask.

But in Florida, we would go to Court.

But in Islam as well.

But losing one of our best...

But luck has nothing to do with it.

But maybe you can cheer me up and give a blowjob.

But nobody wants to come for priest.

But since, Father Geoghan is still in his parish.

But that's my job, Robby.

But that's not a prop plane.

But the boss is not gonna run it...

But the Church made a huge effort to discredit him.

But the doctor didn't seem so sure.

But the fact remains that this creates...

But the Judge had the case reconciled...

But the numbers clearly indicate that there were senior clergy involved.

But the weird thing is, is...

But they're no better than us.

But think about it, there are so many of them.

But this time I'm allowed to attach exhibits.

But we can't throw our other goodies doing...

But we have to understand is that this is the first time in my life,

But we run these letters alone...

But with different words,

But yeah.

But you just said they're public.

But you know, most of the victims they don't wanna...

But, from what I understand leadership is to how an internet

But, he seems like a smart guy.

But, I will need you back here monday morning, focused...

Bye Dan.

C'mon. This is our town, Jimmy.

Can I at least talk to some of the clients?

Can I get your name please?

Can I keep this?

Can I... Say something here?

Can see for themselves.

Can we turn on some more light in here?

Can you get to him?

Can't remember anything. He's useless.

Caps damages at 20 grand.

CATHOLIC CHURCH CATECHISM

Cause you cheated...

Check the docket, you'll see.

Chrommy acronym.

Church allowed abuse by priest for years

Church directories.

Church has already filed an appeal...

Classic guy!

Co opted a report...

Come in.

Come on, it really says that?

Come on, let me in, 5 minutes.

Come on, Matt. You're not gonna tell me?

Come on.

Conley said that Donna Morrissey should have called,

Constraction outfit and right now...

Could I ask you a few questions?

Could it be as high as 90?

Could you please clarify The Globe's position for me, Mr. Albano?

Cracked.

Damn right we're gonna run it.

David Armstrong from Metro...

Dealt with a number of this cases.

Depose Father Benzevich the second time, ok?

Did everyone read Eileen McNamara column this weekend?

Did he mentioned the suit?

Did Rezendes find a way to get to Florida yet?

Did you have intercourse?

Did you know that they try to bring me up...

Did you play your sport here, Jack?

Did you see the numbers from Washington?

Did you, did you tell her why?

Did you...hm?

Didn't raise his hand fast enough I guess.

Diocese in newspaper.

Disconcerted.

Discuss that with you.

Divorced, with 4 kids.

Do a background check on him.

Do you know Father Hurley or Father Gale?

Do you know where he lives?

Do you remember his name? The lawyer?

Do you represent and profit from, before you say someting?

Do you still go to mass?

Do you think your paper has resources to take that on?

Do you want to say something, Marty?

Does anyone ever said no to a drink with you, Pete.

Does that number sound right to you?

Does that sound right to you?

Don't take 93, take Dorchester Avenue.

Don't tell me what I got to do.

Don't thank me, just get this assholes, will ya?

Done a lot of good for this city.

Doyle tried to introduce the report...

Enjoy the party.

Enjoying yourself?

Eric, how many priests did you sign?

Especially now, but you asked...

Essential to its readers.

Essential to its readers.

Even if we don't run Sweeney's rulings...

Even if you argue your way around that, the charitable immunity statute...

Even in the midst of our agony...

Every priest in parish.

Everybody knew something was going on.

Everybody's gonna be interested in this. Not just Herald.

Everything.

Exactly. And we know...

Excuse me, do you know where the publishers office is?

Excuse me!

Excuse me?

Fair enough. I just think that we can do better.

Father Barrett, said you were involved with that?

Father Geoghan has a history of homosexual involvement...

Father Talbot coached the hockey team.

Father Talbot picked him.

Finding the way to make this paper...

First ******* editor of The Globe.

First of all, let me say thank you for having me in today.

For all Saviano's priests? Yeah.

For everybody.

For kids from troubled families.

For me... This kind of story is why we do this.

For what?

Found about it 15 years ago and did nothing.

From a metric standpoint.

From a woman Martha Gallet who lived in Jamaica Plain...

From parish to parish every few years ...

From the Church?

From the other parishoners.

Garabedian gave me a tip.

Garabedian would say none.

Garabedian, what a pain in the ass.

Generally, that's what all means, yeah.

Geoghan shows up and my mom, you know she's...

Geoghan shows up and my mom, you know she's...

Get out of my house.

Gibbons and Callahan...

Give me the list.

Globe has a season tickets at Fenway...

Globe reporter would not comment.

Go ahead, dear.

Go be curious somewhere else. I got work to do.

God speed then.

Going over this clips of Saviano.

Good for you.

Good Germans.

Good idea.

Good job.

Good luck with that.

Good night, Pete.

Good night, Robby. Brian.

Good to know.

Good to see you again Eric. Sacha Pfeiffer, Eric Macleish.

Good, get in quote. If we need something from Law on...handed.

Good, then know if it's thin.

Good, you take him.

Good. What can I do for you?

Good...

Great book.

Gutsy call for a first day.

Guy leans on the guy and suddenly...

Hard to get away from too apparently.

Has Baron even spent time in Boston?

Have anything do to with TV ...

Have you met this guy in person yet?

Have you read Jason Barry's book,

He ask you to collect a hymnals,

He broke ranks, I mean... When did Gallet write that letter?

He called it a phenomenon.

He comes in ...

He comes in with the lawyer.

He could have said something years ago. Maybe save some lives.

He didn't try to hide it at all.

He doesn't care about this city the way we do.

He files a motion, opposing my motion.

He grabs my dick, alright?

He had this really odd rationalization for it,

He is a trained psychotherapist.

He is an ex priest. Married a nun.

He is not part of the solution.

He is still alive.

He just left Lake Street.

He played hockey here... And...

He refiled the docs.

He robs you of your faith.

He said he was a way to make me more comfortable with my body.

He said nothing like this ever happened before...

He said the all target is the same kind of kid.

He said they're the best of a bunch, we don't have to...

He said this 14 docs are all we need.

He said, she said.

He says he has documents to prove that Cardinal knew.

He settled cases against 45 priests.

He starts petting my leg.

He sure saw him in the streets a few years later.

He took off his clothes and he said I've been so depressed,

He wanted to tell me personally they decided not to comment and...

He was a street priest, long hair, very hip.

He was at Blessed Sacrament back in '62...

He was handsome.

He was one of the better ones...

He was reassigned to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, one of the highest ranking Roman Catholic churches in the world.

He wrote about a Gauthe case in Louisiana.

He's gonna be here for a couple of years...

He's got wife, kids...

He's never been here before.

He's on his way there now.

He's one of the lucky ones.

He's only taking best if how fast Sweeney rules against us.

He's smug.

He's tough that Wilson Rogers.

Heard about, but never met.

Hello!

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? Richard?

Hello.

Helping out?

Here you go.

Here's another one to Law, same year.

Hey Bill...

Hey Donna.

Hey guys, I think I got another Priest.

Hey guys, I'm really sorry, I am, I don't have any ...

Hey hun... Look who I found outside.

Hey just quickly. Did you refile those docs yet?

Hey Linda. It's quiet?

Hey Lisa, could you pull all the relative clips on that for me?

Hey Mike!

Hey Phil Saviano said he sent a bunch of...

Hey, Ben, I forgot to ask you.

Hey, cab!

Hey, D.

Hey, I had an interesting conversation with Eric Macleish the other day.

Hey, Joe.

Hey, Robby, everything ok?

Hey, Robby, you got a second?

Hey!

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Hey.

Hey...

Hi there. I'm looking for Ronald Paquin.

Hi, I'm Mike Rezendes from Boston Globe,

Hi, I'm Mike Rezendes from The Boston Globe.

Hi.

Highschool, BC High, that's a...

Hippie ex priest who's shacking up with the nun.

Homosexual, transexual, bisexual.

How are we coming on the follow story?

How are you guys doing?

How are you Marty, settling in?

How did it go upstairs?

How did it go?

How do you ignore that freaking letter?

How do you say no to a God, right?

How does that work?

How else could they if never saw one.

How long is it going to take?

How many Armenians do you know in Boston?

How many priest do we have in Boston?

How much longer do you need to get through the clips?

How old were you, when it happened?

How so?

How that got out?

How would you like to do that?

How? This clearly show he knew...

How's the cake?

Huh.

I agree.

I already sent you a list of names.

I already talked to Albano,

I also know there's a story here..

I am here because I care.

I asked you to put them on my desk!

I buried the story in Metro. No follow.

I can imagine.

I can't ever eat those things, they are kinda depressing.

I can't make any promises. Goodbye.

I can't show you the Church documents...

I can't speak to what happened...

I can't talk to you about that.

I can't talk to you right now, Mr. Rezendes. I'm very, very busy.

I can't talk to you, I'm busy. Sharon!

I couldn't find the switch. Do you want to borrow my glasses?

I couldn't move.

I did that too actually.

I didn't ask you to file it.

I didn't know what to do, I was just a little kid.

I didn't think it was important, I'm sorry.

I don't have time for this crap.

I don't have time to talk to you Mr. Rezendes.

I don't know if he's writing about you, but...

I don't know Mike.

I don't know this guy Baron...

I don't know why I got so pissed off, you know.

I don't need to tell you guys this...

I don't think so.

I don't think that's a comparison you want to make publicly.

I don't want us chasing our tails on this.

I don't want you recording this in any way, shape or form.

I eat when I'm nervous.

I found that.

I get that, but I don't need to name their names.

I got guys pull in till he does,

I got to ask you.

I got to get to a meeting, thanks Mag.

I got to go back.

I gotta tell you, honest to God, I mean...

I graduated in 1979 and...

I guess the Father was helping out.

I guess we just got lucky.

I had a muffin while I was waiting, two actually.

I had an appointment with you, about an hour ago.

I had dinner at Santarpio's, that's some leftovers.

I had no idea about any of this, so...

I have a friend down in Miami,

I have no idea.

I have to go to Florida...

I haven't slept well for months.

I heard Lubin and Conor are going to the Times.

I just didn't know and I don't remember at all.

I just don't wanna see you taking bullet for.

I just froze up, I was fuckin' petrified...

I just got off the phone with Sipe, actually.

I just got the fucking documents!

I just had a kid, he's only 1...

I keep thinking about that conversation we had the other night,

I know I did. But this is Boston.

I know that the work we do is confidential but,

I know what you must be thinking, like...

I know, I know, I know.

I know, I know.

I know, I think Saviano might be legit, Ben.

I know.

I know. I've been very busy, I don't have time for calls.

I left you a couple of messages.

I like characters. I'll take him.

I mean, a few days, there's a lot.

I mean, how could he?

I met your new editor.

I need more time. I wanna keep digging.

I need to know, Jim.

I need you to tell me something, Jim.

I never mentioned anybody else.

I object to the use of the word smear.

I only interviewed him once, he's kind of a character.

I played hockey for the Friars.

I prefer to think of myself...

I ran track.

I realize that, and we're gonna get back to it.

I really, I was holding on to that.

I received the judicial order.

I see you got it. I've never even seen Back Bay.

I sent this all to you guys 5 years ago.

I should tell 'em.

I spoke to my clients and they don't want to be in the press.

I stopped going to Church with my nana.

I talked to Richard Sipe, he worked in one of...

I think Gilman's gonna shit a brick.

I think he could tell...

I think I can get us someone from the other side of the isle.

I think I figured that maybe one day I would...

I think I...

I think that if you really want to understand the crisis...

I think that's the bigger story.

I think they'll be interested.

I think we got to start ignoring everybody on this one.

I think you should, actually.

I think you'll find that Boston's...

I think you're away.

I thought he was very handsome.

I thought it was very good, I have a copy here somewhere.

I told him he was making mistake and that we're gonna run the story.

I told my wife we gotta be working...

I told you the Church is watching me.

I try to separate the two.

I understand his recent departure from San Brendan's may be...

I used to sit in on the lectures with...

I want to talk to him when he's back.

I wanted to see if there's any lead you guys didn't worn out.

I was 11.

I was 12.

I was doing my job!

I was down at the Court House earlier...

I was just in a newsroom...

I was raised catholic,

I was wondering if I can have a word with you?

I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions?

I will let him know you called. Ok, bye.

I will say that Stewart's departure is specially...

I wonder if Father Geoghan should not be...

I would actually go back.

I would classify it as a recognizable psychiatric phenomenon.

I would love to see their faces when they read this thing man.

I would start thinking about Joe Crowley...

I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important.

I wouldn't mention this.

I wouldn't presume to speak for the Cardinal, you know.

I, I got one of those treatment centers a block from my house.

I, I read that you were an editor once.

I...

I... Actually started writing.

I'd be sitting there and I...

I'd like to challenge the protective order in the Geoghan case.

I'd like to speak with Thomas Kennedy?

I'd like to speak with Thomas Kennedy?

I'd really like to go back, I think he'd talk to us.

I'd say it would be made public, mid January.

I'll talk to Richard about the security and the phones.

I'll track on this ex priests and Sipe.

I'm actually following up on a column...

I'm close.

I'm experienced.

I'm feeling like...

I'm fine.

I'm freaking starving.

I'm glad you had a chance to chat.

I'm gonna go to the courthouse tomorrow, see if I can ...

I'm gonna need a comment from the Cardinal.

I'm good at that.

I'm good.

I'm having trouble finding it, just give me a second.

I'm hearing this place was like the Navy.

I'm here to see Mitchell Garabedian.

I'm hoping we can keep this between us...

I'm just not sure what you want from President Kemeza.

I'm just trying to get the feel for the city.

I'm lapsed, I go to Church of my grandmother sometimes.

I'm not following up on an article.

I'm not if you don't want me to, no.

I'm not supposed to tell you this but I'm digging a run for Spotlight.

I'm Pete Conley, I'm on the Board of Catholic Charities.

I'm pretty confident all of his priests are going to check out.

I'm Sacha Pfeiffer from The Boston Globe.

I'm Sacha Pfeiffer from The Boston Globe.

I'm sober now, but that, that was the beginning of it all .

I'm sorry to make it longer.

I'm sorry, can I...?

I'm sorry, we're closed.

I'm sorry, what was the name again?

I'm sorry, who ****d you?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I knew I was gonna do this. Oh I'm sorry.

I'm sorry...

I'm telling you, I really don't think that story is for us.

I'm... delighted to be here.

I've been having some troubles...

I've been through a lot these now.

I've got a major big date closure...

I've set up a meeting for tomorrow with outside counselor.

If I wanted historical data on a priest,...

If it takes the village to raise the child,

If Mr. Garabedian, had not...

If that's what you're after. They're under seal.

If there were 90 of these bastards, people would know.

If they run this and they get it wrong...

If we cover the story, everybody will hear about it.

If we don't rush to print somebody else is gonna find this letters...

If you could tell me your name as we go around...

If you're suggesting that Father Gibbons...

In 6 different parishes over the last 30 years.

In any ways.

In Boston Archdiocese, he's from Fall River.

In Boston, that fits this pattern, which...

In case we get any calls.

In December 2002, Cardinal Law resigned from the Boston Archdiocese.

In early '80 when Geoghan was there.

In fact, Cardinal Law initially helped to fund the report.

In fact, I probably shouldn't even be speaking to you.

In not publishing them?

In publishing records of this nature?

In terms of scale?

In the Porter case, Eric Macleish.

In the Projects, over in Hyde Park.

In Wester.

Info over to The Globe a years ago, do you have an idea to whom?

Is cutting into the classified business.

Is cutting into the classified business.

Is generally upheld in this matters.

Is if we play strip poker.

Is it something we could revisit?

Is public, yeah. Exactly. Now you're paying attention.

Is that all it is?

Is that it?

Is that one of our clips?

Is that right?

Is that what they call it, tee time?

Is that why we are here? To get on the same page?

It clearly shows that Law was negligent.

It could have been any of us.

It could have been you, It could have been me.

It goes directly to our office.

It is important to understand that this is not...

It just feels like this thing is stacking up. He's my guy.

It might be tough.

It really messed me up.

It takes the toll, Mike.

It takes time.

It was a very lucky putt, I...

It was run by the Daughters of Charity.

It was suggested that we keep silent.

It was...It was to hard, you know.

It'll undo all the work we've done.

It's a big school, Robby. You know that.

It's a column, what kind of follow would you thinking?

It's actually why I'm here.

It's all right here.

It's alright, I'll track it down.

It's been six weeks since 9/11.

It's Brad for crying out loud.

It's from'93.

It's gonna be hard to keep the papers from arraignment.

It's just a few bad apples.

It's just like Saviano said. And Garabedian.

It's just looking for the gentleman by the name of Matthew Walsh?

It's just surprise, that's all.

It's much bigger problem than that.

It's ok Kim, I can vouch for him.

It's passing... My faith is in the eternal.

It's Pointe Beach.

It's proof.

It's Richard Sipe.

It's right about 13 priests.

It's Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest.

It's time, Robby! It's time!

It's very confusing, you know?

It's where they send priests when they get caught...

Jamaica Plain two weeks ago.

Jesus, Robby!

Jesus, the balls on that guy. What did you say?

Jesus, what the hell is that smell?

Jesus!

Jesus.

Jesus. How much longer...

Jim Sullivan's office?

Jim... You said you helped out...

Joe, did you ever try and tell anyone?

John Geoghan, Saint Brendan Parish Dorchester.

John Quinby from The Herald was at the freaking courthouse.

Judge Sweeney, The Globe is not a party to this case.

Judging from what I've read, it doesn't seem...

Jugde Sweeney set a date for the hearing.

Just after my dad killed himself.

Just after Porter, december '93.

Just answer the question, will ya?

Just drop 'em off when they're ready, thanks.

Just like he did in New York and Miami.

Just not yet.

Just physical abuse, it's spirital abuse too.

Karen, can you give us a minute?

Keep... Doing your work, Mr. Rezendes.

Kids, boys and girls.

Kurkjian did a story on him right after the Porter case.

Larry, we're gonna press in 6 hours.