Again "HBO" does it with a beautiful and informative life like original movie as this latest called "Paterno" is hard hitting and revealing and very informative as it sheds light and exposes the cover up at Penn State when sexual abuse allegations became national news.
However despite a montage and clips of footage of news about Jerry Sandusky the film is a focus on Joe Paterno(in another brilliant turn from Al Pacino) and how he and his family handle the scandal. As after many years of sexual abuse allegations are revealed against former assistant coach Sandusky, it shows Joe as a surprised yet conflicted and hurt man.
The picture raises the question of moral obligation and it's a clear showcase of institutional failure as Paterno should have reported what he had known and not been so tight lipped. As it's clear the legacy of college football's all time wins coach has been badly damaged due to scandal and cover up. Also notable is Riley Keough as Sara Ganim who was the award winning reporter who helped break the scandal national. Overall good revealing film that's provocative and revealing and truth finding.
However despite a montage and clips of footage of news about Jerry Sandusky the film is a focus on Joe Paterno(in another brilliant turn from Al Pacino) and how he and his family handle the scandal. As after many years of sexual abuse allegations are revealed against former assistant coach Sandusky, it shows Joe as a surprised yet conflicted and hurt man.
The picture raises the question of moral obligation and it's a clear showcase of institutional failure as Paterno should have reported what he had known and not been so tight lipped. As it's clear the legacy of college football's all time wins coach has been badly damaged due to scandal and cover up. Also notable is Riley Keough as Sara Ganim who was the award winning reporter who helped break the scandal national. Overall good revealing film that's provocative and revealing and truth finding.