Paterno / Edward R. Pressman Film ; The Levinson / Fontana Company ; directed by Barry Levinson ; written by Debora Cahn and John C. Richards ; produced by Amy Herman.
Al Pacino, Kathy Baker, Riley Keough, Greg Grunberg, Annie Parisse. Originally released in 2018. Wide screen. Bonus features: about Paterno (director Barry Levinson and stars Al Pacino and Riley Keough discuss the story behind the film and its perspective) ; Joe Paterno's impact (Barry Levinson and Al Pacino talk about Joe Paterno's responsibilities related to the scandal.
Summary:
The film centers on Joe Paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
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