James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with Saints, served as an advisor to the Academy Award nominated film Doubt. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Amy Adams. Fr. Martin has previously worked with Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2005, in the play “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” Fr. Martin wrote about that experience in his 2006 title A Jesuit Off-Broadway.
Based on a play, Doubt is the story of a nun who suspects a priest of abusing a student in 1964. It shows all the characters struggling for truth and peace. The film was nominated for Academy Awards in best actor, best actress, two best supporting actresses, and best screenplay. Doubt was released December 12, 2008 and is currently available on DVD.
