| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (97 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround stereo rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| Note |
Documentary. |
| Language |
In English with optional English SDH subtitles. |
| Note |
Program content: ©2013. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; widescreen 16 x 9 ; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo. |
| Contents |
Bonus features: PRX radio interview with Amir Bar-Lev -- Theatrical trailer. |
| Summary |
Investigates the 2011 Penn State child molestation scandal, in which Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was accused of several accounts of child sexual abuse and head coach Joe Paterno and university administration were implicated in a coverup. Looks at the effects of the scandal on the Penn State student body, Penn State alumni, and residents of State College, Pennsylvania. Covers Paterno's sudden decline in health and subsequent death in the wake of the scandal, with commentary by Paterno family members. |
| Awards |
Sarasota Film Festival 2014, Best Documentary; Sundance Film Festival 2014, official selection; Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2014, official selection; Hot Docs Documentary Festival 2014, official selection; AFI Docs Documentary Festival 2014, official selection |
| Subject |
Child sexual abuse -- Pennsylvania -- State College -- Case studies.
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Child sexual abuse -- Investigation -- Pennsylvania -- State College -- Case studies.
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Sandusky, Jerry.
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Paterno, Joe, 1926-2012.
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Child molesters -- Pennsylvania -- State College.
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Scandals -- Pennsylvania -- State College -- Case studies.
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Football coaches -- Pennsylvania -- State College.
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Pennsylvania State University -- Corrupt practices.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Bar-Lev, Amir, director, filmmaker.
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Koch, Jonathan, producer.
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Michael, Steve (Producer), producer.
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Dornstein, Ken, producer.
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Battsek, John, producer.
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Asylum Entertainment (Firm), production company.
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Passion Pictures (Firm), production company.
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A & E IndieFilms, presenter.
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Music Box Films, publisher.
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| Note |
Title on container: Happy Valley : the story behind the Penn State scandal |
| Standard No. |
741360538702 |
| Music No. |
MBFHE-087 Music Box Films |
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