Interfaith Voices Goes to the Oscars

Spotlight: Uncovering Abuse by Boston Priests

One of the nominees for Best Picture at the Oscars this year was “Spotlight”— a movie based on the investigative reporting that blew open the story of widespread sexual abuse by Boston-area Catholic priests in 2002, and also proved a cover-up by  high ranking church officials. Reporter Mike Rezendes (played by Mark Ruffalo), discusses how the Boston Globe Spotlight team uncovered details of the scandal, and explains the Catholic Church’s reach in Boston.

Son of Saul:  A Personal Mission in Auschwitz

The Hungarian-made film “Son of Saul” was nominated for Best Foreign Film in the Oscars this year. In the movie, viewers are transported to the Auschwitz concentration camps, where Saul Auslander is forced to work in a Sonderkommando, a group of prisoners tasked with operating the gas chambers and crematoriums. But Saul is on a personal mission, a frantic search for a Rabbi to bury a boy he thinks is his son.  We talk to László Nemes, Director and screenwriter of “Son of Saul”

Faith Factor:  Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz

With Super Tuesday upon us, we begin “Faith Factor,” a series that takes an in-depth look at the faiths of key presidential candidates.  Michael Krusesenior staff writer at Politico and Sarah Posnerfreelance journalist disclose how they are using religion on the campaign trail. Today we talk about Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who hope to stave off Donald Trump while fighting for conservative Christian votes.  Learn More: Michael Kruse on Marco Rubio’s crisis of faith. Sarah Posner on Cruz the Evangelical and Cruz, Rubio,and the Religious Right.

 


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