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‘Spotlight’ Gets Investigative Journalism Right

Unlike many films about reporters, Spotlight accurately depicts the frustrations and joys of breaking a big story, from the drudgery of spreadsheets to the electric thrill of revelatory interviews.

Stephen Engelberg

Social Justice

From ‘Spotlight’ to Academic Conferences: How Can We Better Serve Male Survivors?

One in six boys is sexually abused before his 18th birthday. Institutions—and psychological associations—can do a lot more to help.

Joan Cook

Social Justice

More Than Just a Love Letter to Journalism

Tom McCarthy’s acclaimed new film, Spotlight, has a lot to teach us about putting more resources toward long-term research, both inside and outside of the newsroom.

Sharon Marcus