Auteur Film Series Presents Spotlight

April 5, 2023 Collin Colleges 2022-23 Auteur Film Series will conclude with Spotlight, Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the McKinney Campus Conference Center. The showing and film series is free and open to the public.

Academy Award-winning Spotlight follows the true story of The Boston Globes investigative reporting team as they cover a major sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church. The movie explores the personal, professional, and societal forces that journalists often face when reporting on controversial issues, as well as the necessity of doing so. The film is presented in conjunction with Quest: An Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Journal.

The Auteur Film Series presents classic, foreign, and independent films with brief educational introductions before the screenings and faculty-led panel discussions afterward. The film series is designed to challenge the viewers intellect and encourage conversations that engage students in civil discourse. This years film series theme is journalism.

Doors open 30 minutes before the film begins at 7 p.m., and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences. Collin Colleges McKinney Campus Conference Center is located at 2400 Community Ave. in McKinney.

For more information on the Auteur Film Series, including film ratings, visitwww.collin.edu/academics/auteurfilmsor call 972.881.5140. The series is supported by the Academic Affairs and Workforce divisions at Collin College.

Collin Collegeserves more than 57,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visitwww.collin.edu.