Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney uncovers the abuse of power within the Catholic Church, tracing a trail of deceit from Milwaukee to Ireland and the Vatican. The documentary exposes the dark secrets of a charismatic priest who harmed over 200 deaf children in his care, revealing the sinister nature of evil that hides behind the façade of authority figures and institutions that believe their good intentions excuse their wrongdoings.
Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God
The documentary delves into the scandal of pedophilia within the Catholic Church, tracing a path from the first US protest against clerical sexual abuse to the Vatican.