Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God


1h 46m 2012

Brief Synopsis

Filmmaker Alex Gibney examines the abuse of power in the Catholic Church through the story of four courageous deaf men, who in the first known case of public protest, set out to expose the priest who abused them. Through their case the film follows a cover-up that winds its way from the row houses o

Film Details

Also Known As
Den största synden, Mea Maxima Culpa - Silenzio nella casa di Dio
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

Filmmaker Alex Gibney examines the abuse of power in the Catholic Church through the story of four courageous deaf men, who in the first known case of public protest, set out to expose the priest who abused them. Through their case the film follows a cover-up that winds its way from the row houses of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through the bare ruined choirs of Ireland's churches, all the way to the highest office of the Vatican.

Film Details

Also Known As
Den största synden, Mea Maxima Culpa - Silenzio nella casa di Dio
MPAA Rating
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States November 16, 2012

Released in United States 2014 (Guggenheim Symposium)

Released in United States 2014

Limited Release in United States November 16, 2012 (New York City)