Digging Up Dirt Will Get You Dirty

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2018)

In Short: There isn't much more I can say that nearly 500 other users haven't already said.
You know the subject matter, proceed with caution. Tales like this are difficult to watch, especially knowing that it's a true story. Added to that misery is the knowledge that stories like this continue to happen, if not in the Church certainly in everyday society. Perhaps not the cover-ups, but assuredly the same kinds of tragedies. This movie is the epitome of of term 'thought provoking'. You will talk about it; you will discuss it; and that's exactly what needs to happen.
TWO things you will LIKE about the movie: 1) The performances are nothing short of outstanding. The actors are as passionate, serious and disciplined as the real journalists and victims they portray. 2) Josh Singer, Tom McCarthy's script. This is a well written, well researched emotional masterpiece.
TWO things you will NOT LIKE about the movie: 1) Digging up dirt will get you dirty almost as much as being there. This is depressing subject matter. If you're a survivor, this movie is undoubtedly a trigger. 2) The length. It's over 2 hours long, so get comfortable.