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‘Spotlight’ director laments Oscar-winning film didn’t spark enough change

Tom McCarthy also connected 'Spotlight' to his new movie 'A Statement'When Spotlight was released in 2016, it shook the industry and sparked a wave that encouraged victims to speak out, helping the film win Best Picture at the Academy Awards that year.But a decade…

‘Spotlight’ director laments Oscar-winning film didn’t spark enough change
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Tom McCarthy also connected 'Spotlight' to his new movie 'A Statement'When Spotlight was released in 2016, it shook the industry and sparked a wave that encouraged victims to speak out, helping the film win Best Picture at the Academy Awards that year.But a decade…

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In my opinion, not really," Tom McCarthy said while appearing at the New York Film Festival."Not enough.

It’s not enough until every child is safe, as far as I’m concerned.

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And that’s a zero-sum game.

So, I would like to see more change.”That said, Tom then pointed to a positive change the Spotlight brought.

"I’ve heard from a lot of people who saw the movie.

A lot of people who felt understood after the movie was released."He further builds on the praise, stating, “I’m very proud of [‘Spotlight’]."He added, “I think, as filmmakers, our job is to start a conversation, get people thinking about an issue, but draw a light on things."Pointing to his latest film, A Statement, McCarthy said, 'That's what I think we’ve done with "Spotlight", and hopefully, we’ve done that with "A….

There is a right and wrong here, but we want people to come to the table and have that conversation and listen," he added.A Statement is set to hit cinemas in late 2026.

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'Spotlight' director laments Oscar-winning film didn't spark enough change October 4, 2026.

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