Happy Valley


2018

Brief Synopsis

The story chronicles the fall of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, whose legend was undone by revelations he and others in the football program were aware that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was molesting children, and did little to stop it.

Film Details

Also Known As
HBO/Untitled Al Pacino Joe Paterno Penn State Football TV Movie Project, HBO/Untitled Joe Paterno Penn State Football TV Movie Project, Paterno
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
Drama
Release Date
2018
Location
New York, New York, USA

Synopsis

The story chronicles the fall of Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, whose legend was undone by revelations he and others in the football program were aware that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was molesting children, and did little to stop it.

Film Details

Also Known As
HBO/Untitled Al Pacino Joe Paterno Penn State Football TV Movie Project, HBO/Untitled Joe Paterno Penn State Football TV Movie Project, Paterno
Genre
Adaptation
Biography
Drama
Release Date
2018
Location
New York, New York, USA

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States April 7, 2018

Based on the book "Paterno," written by Joe Posnanski and published by Simon & Schuster on August 21, 2012.

Brian De Palma was previously attached to direct.