Liam Neeson is involved in a new film titled The Lost Children of Tuam, which tells the story of a historical scandal in Ireland. The film is based on the work of Catherine Corless, an amateur historian who discovered 796 death certificates for children and babies who died at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, between 1925 and 1961. The institution became internationally known in 2014 when Corless found no burial records for these children, raising serious questions about their treatment. A 2017 article in the New York Times about Corless' efforts left Neeson deeply affected, prompting him to become a co-producer of the film. Neeson said he wanted to use his influence in the film industry to share this story with a wider audience. Corless was contacted by New York Times writer Dan Barry, who told her that Neeson might reach out to ask for permission to make the film. Nine years after Corless' initial discovery, The Lost Children of Tuam is now being shown in cinemas. The film follows Corless’ journey to uncover the hidden history of neglect and loss at the institution, as well as her challenges in confronting the silence of church and state authorities. Corless said the film is "just true to life" and praised the director, Frank Berry, for ensuring the story was told accurately and honestly. A team is currently excavating the site of the former institution. In June, they found eight more sets of infant remains, bringing the total recovered to 77. Corless said she had to fight for years to get the excavation approved, as authorities initially denied that anything wrong had happened. The film won the Best Irish Film Award at the 38th Galway Film Fleadh in July. The Lost Children of Tuam opened in Irish cinemas on 25 September and is set to be released in the UK on 9 October. Catherine Corless is played by English actor Monica Dolan in the film. Corless noted that Dolan had to learn a Galway accent for the role, which she said the actress did "very well." Dolan wanted to fully immerse herself in Corless' experience, and Corless praised her for capturing the emotional and physical challenges she faced. She said Dolan "went to the extremes" to portray the struggle and determination Corless experienced throughout her journey.