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Plot

U.K. filmmaker John Deery makes his writing and directing feature debut with the religious drama Conspiracy of Silence, dealing with the controversial topic of reforming the Catholic Church. At an Irish seminary school, student Daniel McLaughlin (Jonathan Forbes) is caught in a compromising position with fellow male student Noel (Owen McDonnell). He is subsequently kicked out of school and considers marrying his ex-girlfriend Sinead (Catherine Walker). Meanwhile, reporter David Foley (Jason Barry) investigates the suicide of HIV-positive priest Father Sweeney (Patrick Casey). Foley learns that Sweeney was romantically involved with former priest Matthew Francis (John Lynch), but Monsignor Thomas (Fintan McKeown) resorts to unjust tactics in order to cover up the story. Brenda Fricker also appears as Daniel's mother.
MPAA Rating:
Not Rated
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
86min.
Theatrical Release Date:
12/03/2004
DVD Release Date:
07/19/2005
Distributor(s):
Independent Artists
Director(s):
John Deery
Starring:
Jonathan Forbes , Jason Barry , Brenda Fricker , Hugh Bonneville , John Lynch
Themes:
Suicide,Haunted By the Past,Members of the Press,Members of the Clergy
Keywords:
Catholicism,cover-up,expose [revelation],homosexual,journalism,priest,seminary,suicide
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (12-03-2004)
Language:
English