‘Happy Valley’ examines aftermath of Sandusky scandal

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Jeffrey Brown speaks with Amir Bar-Lev, director of a new documentary, “Happy Valley.”

In 2012, Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted for sexually assaulting children. Joe Paterno, the beloved head coach, was fired for failing to report the crime. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Amir Bar-Lev, director of a new documentary, “Happy Valley,” that examines the immediate aftermath of the scandal and how Penn State’s football-first community recovered.

AIR DATE 12/1/14

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