Behind the Altar

About This Movie

Behind the Altar is a stark look at the Catholic Church's ongoing struggle with its sex abuse scandal. The film, while lacking a well-known director, manages to draw you in with its raw and unsettling revelations. It dives deep into the contradictions of Church leadership under Pope Francis, challenging the notion that reform has truly taken place. The pacing has that documentary feel—sometimes slow, allowing the weight of the subject to settle in, while other moments hit hard with shocking testimonies. There's no flashy editing or dramatized reenactments, just a straightforward presentation that lets the survivors' voices resonate. It’s haunting, really, as it leaves you pondering the broader implications of institutional power and accountability.

Examines Church's current crisisFocus on survivor testimoniesPope Francis's leadership questioned