14 of Mark Ruffalo's Best Movies Through the Years

"Spotlight" tells the true story of the Boston Globe reporters who uncovered the scandal of child molestation in the Catholic Church (and the church's efforts to cover it up). As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that this wasn't only occurring in Boston, but in hundreds of cities all over the world. "Spotlight" was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2015, winning best picture at the Academy Awards. Mark Ruffalo played Mike Rezendes, part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team who broke the story. Ruffalo received a nomination for best supporting actor at the Academy Awards for his role.