The greater the legend, the harder the fall.

Paterno

6.22018 · 1h 45m · EN

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After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno 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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Al Pacino

Joe Paterno

Kathy Baker

Sue Paterno

Kenneth Maharaj

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Michael Mastro

Guido D'Elia

Joshua Morgan

Bobby - Media Wrangler

Ross Degraw

Sports Producer

Mitchell L. Mack

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