CLOSED: Silence in the House of God Giveaway

Courtesy of Madman Films, Film Blerg is giving away 3 double passes and posters to see the new documentary SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA, out in cinemas from Thursday 28 March.

Film Synopsis: In SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney exposes the abuse of power in the Catholic Church and a cover-up that winds its way from the row houses of Milwaukee Wisconsin, through the bare ruined choirs of Ireland’s churches all the way to the highest office of the Vatican. By investigating the secret crimes of a charismatic priest who abused over 200 deaf children in a school under his control – the film shows the face of evil that lurks behind the smiles and denials of authority figures and institutions who believe that because they stand for good they can do no wrong.

The film documents the first known public protest against clerical sex abuse in the U.S.A., a struggle of more than three decades that ultimately led to a lawsuit against the Pontiff himself. These heroes, four deaf young men, set out to expose the priest who had abused them and so many others by trying to make their voices “heard”. Their investigation helped to uncover documents from the secret Vatican Archives that shows the Pope – who must operate within the mysterious rules of the roman Curia – as both responsible and helpless in the face of evil.

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• Write “Win tickets to see Alex Gibney’s new documentary SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD” in the write something section.
• Send your name and address to giveaways@filmblerg.com with SILENCE in the subject.

Terms and conditions

• Passes are eligible only to Australian residents.
• Film Blerg and Madman Films cannot be held accountable for any delay or loss of prizes.
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