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Synopsis
HAPPY VALLEY takes an unflinching look at an iconic American institution in the wake of unthinkable scandal. Nestled in the idyllic area known as Happy Valley lies the town of State College, home of Penn State University. For over 40 years, Joe Paterno was the celebrated head coach of the school's storied football team. Lauded not only for his program's success on the field, but also for students’ achievements in the classroom, Paterno was a revered figure in a town where team loyalty approached nationalistic fervor. Then in November 2011, everything changed when longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse, setting off a firestorm of accusations about who failed to protect the children of Happy Valley. Filmed over the course of the year after Sandusky’s arrest as key players agreed to share their stories, HAPPY VALLEY deconstructs the story we think we know to uncover a much more complicated and tragic tale. Director Bar-creates an indelible portrait of a wounded community and an engrossing investigation into the role big time football played in both the crimes and their aftermath.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $9,047 (37.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.64 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/4 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $31,488 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,401-15,500) | 15,441 | $23,868 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 30,801-30,900) | 30,801 | $23,868 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,801-6,900) | 6,822 | $23,868 |
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Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 19th, 2014 (Limited) by Music Box Films |
| Video Release: | March 10th, 2015 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Football, College Sports, Sex Crimes, Child Abuse, Cover Up |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Asylum Entertainment, Passion Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |