Conspiracy of Silence

Directed by John Deery

A priest's suicide and a seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.
Conspiracy of Silence is a serious drama about the Catholic Church, celibacy and homosexuality, driven more by moral argument than subtlety. The film can feel earnest, but its willingness to challenge institutional hypocrisy gives the material conviction and relevance.

Conspiracy of Silence

Directed by John Deery

A priest's suicide and a seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.

Where to Watch

Collections

Tags

Our Review

Conspiracy of Silence is a serious drama about the Catholic Church, celibacy and homosexuality, driven more by moral argument than subtlety. The film can feel earnest, but its willingness to challenge institutional hypocrisy gives the material conviction and relevance.