Spotlight. Screenplay by Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy
first edition
2014 · Los Angeles
by SPOTLIGHT - THE FILM
Los Angeles: Open Road, 2014. First Edition. Small format, paperbound, 5 3/8” x 8 3/8”, 139 pages. This is first appearance in book form of this screenplay specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Writing, Original Screenplay for the film Spotlight written by Josh Singer and Tim McCarthy, directed by Tom McCarthy, starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, and Stanley Tucci. A perfectbound book looking like a trade paperback. Fine copy in printed wrappers. The film is based on true events and relates how the Boston Globe uncovered and reported on the massive scandal of child abuse and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese. The film won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Writing - Original Screenplay and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Ruffalo), Best Supporting Actress (McAdams), Best Director, and Best Editor. It also received three Golden Globe nominations; Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director - Motion Picture, and Best Screenplay - Motion Picture. (Inventory #: 20967E)