Revelation

Another excellent piece of investigative work, sucks you in fromtfrom get go with it's depth of research following the crumbs, the abject corruption, greed and innocence lost. I don't know what's worse, the excuses put forward by the church members interviewed or the lies they stand so firmly by. Every single Australian for a start needs to see this documentary. In this age of enlightenment - this is a must see.

Revelation examines the historical sexual abuse of vulnerable children by priests in regional Australia from the 1950s to the 1980s, and the institutional power, impunity and cover up of that abuse by the Roman Catholic Church.

This is groundbreaking and finely crafted documentary making by the wonderful Sarah Ferguson and Nial Fulton, with support from a great crew and excellent researchers. The focus is local and deeply personal, but the topic and themes are universal.

In an interview for ABC News, Sarah Ferguson said: "Throughout the long-running scandal of clerical abuse in Australia, there was one voice we hadn't heard and that was the perpetrators. I wanted to ask them how they led their double lives and how the church enabled them, but how do you interview men whose crimes are so vile and disturbing, who've committed crimes against vulnerable children? It was a struggle not to let my revulsion at their crimes drag me off course."

Revelation was broadcast by ABC TV (the national broadcaster) at 8:30pm to moderate audiences over three weeks in Australia.

There is not much to add to the summary... it is a raw record. this lady deserves another 20 awards in my opinion. i have never ever been so satisfied with how the interviews were conducted. as for the 'subjects'..well there is not much to say. it just gives you a really really good insight.

seriously, this is a must watch. it's hard because it gets to you - but Ferguson with her demeanor and neutral, factual confrontation pulled me through it. (she should have interviewed scully imo)

This is how you do it. Sincere, respectful and incisive

This series brought to light the horrendous crimes committed to innocent and vulnerable children of all ages. Sarah and the team presented a professional and determined account of these crimes, and showed great sensitivity to the victims and their families. Well done and great series.