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Starting with his working-class roots, the film paints a vivid portrait of Savile's early years and the circumstances that shaped him. It explores his rise to stardom, showcasing his charismatic on-screen persona and the immense popularity he enjoyed. However, beneath the surface, Savile skillfully concealed his reign of sexual abuse, manipulating both his celebrity status and power dynamics to avoid detection.
As the movie unfolds, it reveals how Savile managed to keep his horrendous crimes hidden until after his death in 2011. The narrative highlights the devastating impact of his actions on his victims and the consequential fallout that ensued when the truth finally emerged.
The Reckoning handles this sensitive subject matter with care and aims to shed light on an important chapter in television history. It serves as a reminder of the importance of holding those in power accountable and offers a platform for the voices of the survivors whose lives were forever altered by Savile's heinous acts.
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