The Boy Scouts uncovers a painful truth about abuse within the organization

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Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America : Behind the proud scenes of scout troops holding flags on special occasions or the large, enthusiastic crowds listening to the US president’s speech lies a disturbing reality. This thought-provoking Netflix documentary directed by Brian Knappenberger unveils the extensive cover-up of abuse cases that persisted within the Boy Scouts for decades. In the lead-up to a bankruptcy court deadline nearly three years ago, thousands of survivors, predominantly male, from different age groups and from many states across the US came forward with their experiences with abuse. Through the testimonies of survivors, whistleblowers, experts and former employees in the organization, the film shines a necessary light on the heart breaking impact of this widespread abuse and the disturbing efforts made to conceal it. They hid numerous abuse files under archiving them as “confidential,” in an attempt to preserve their name and reputation in front of the parents. Beyond unveiling the horrors of the cover up, the film poignantly highlighted the deep-seated psychological scars the victims carry.