HBO Films Releases Trailer For Al Pacino-Starring Paterno

HBO has released the trailer for their upcoming film Paterno, starring Al Pacino. The film premieres on April 7th on HBO and is directed by Barry Levinson. It also stars Riley Keough, Greg Grunberg, Annie Parisse, Larry Mitchell, and Kathy Backer.

The drama centers on Penn State’s Joe Paterno in the aftermath of the sexual abuse scandal revolving around his assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. 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. Sandusky was ultimately sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison after dozens of allegations of child abuse and molestation. The trailer showcases the various confrontations Paterno faced from individuals wondering exactly what he knew about Sandusky’s abuse as well as the support he received from many at the university.