Summaries

Penn State football coach Joe Paterno becomes embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.

The film centers on Joe Paterno, who after becoming the most successful 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.

Paterno centers on Penn State's Joe Paterno (played by Al Pacino) in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Paterno's legacy is challenged and he is forced to face questions of institutional failure in regard to the victims.

Details

Keywords
  • sexual abuse
  • cover up
  • football
  • football coach
  • abuse victim
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date Apr 6, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Pressman Film The Levinson / Fontana Company

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

Synopsis

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