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WBUR
BOSTON Survivors of the Boston clergy sex abuse scandal are praising “Spotlight,” the new film that details The Boston Globe’s investigation into the abuse and its cover-up.
Many of those abused by priests gathered for a private screening in Boston Thursday night, ahead of the movie’s public release next week.
One word seemed to come to mind for survivors after seeing the film: validation.
“First of all, it’s very validating for any victim, especially from this area,” said David Lewcon, of Uxbridge.
He saw the movie for the first time at the Regal Fenway theater Thursday night. The screening was closed to the media, and organizers kept the location secret out of respect for those in attendance.
“There are a lot of moments in the movie, I mean, I had my tissue in my pocket and used it quite often just to wipe my eyes because it just brought out the emotion of the moment and what I’ve been experiencing most of my life,” Lewcon said.
As buzz for the movie spreads around the city, an anti-abuse group called on the Boston Archdiocese to require church staff to watch the film.
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