Description |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital. |
Note |
Title from container. |
Cast |
Ted Danson, Christopher Plummer, Daniel Baldwin, Brian Dennehy. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Eric Van Haren Norman ; edited by, Henk Van Eeghen ; music composed and conducted by, Bob Cobert. |
Note |
Originally broadcast on Showtime in 2005. |
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Based upon the book "Our fathers: the secret life of the Catholic Church in an age of scandal" by David France. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language, including some graphic depictions of sexual abuse. |
Summary |
One Cardinal's dark secret is finally revealed to the world in this true story about the sexual abuse scandal that rocked the foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Based on the book "Our Fathers: The Secret Life of the Catholic Church in an Age of Scandal" by Newsweek journalist David France, Our Fathers provides a heartbreaking portrait of the victims whose lives are still haunted by the crimes. Together with the help of a passionate lawyer, they make a stand against the Church in the name of truth and justice. |
Note |
Special features: Showtime SHOrt: "Our Fathers: the heart of the matter"; commentary with author David France; commentary with Exec. Producer David Kennedy and actor Ted Danson; photo gallery; filmographies. |
Language |
English or Spanish dialogue; closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Child sexual abuse by clergy -- United States -- Drama.
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Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Sexual behavior -- United States -- Drama.
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Child sexual abuse -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Made-for-TV movies.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Curtis, Dan, 1927-2006.
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Danson, Ted, 1947-
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Plummer, Christopher.
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Baldwin, Daniel, 1961-
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Dennehy, Brian.
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Showtime Entertainment.
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ISBN |
1594472246 |
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9781594472244 |
Standard No. |
758445115529 |
Music No. |
SHO1155D Showtime Entertainment |
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