September 10, 2012
No sooner had Joe Paterno's statue been whisked away from Penn State than Hollywood started itching for that biopic. And today, it was announced that Al Pacino will play the man who built one of college football's most triumphant programs, only to watch it crumble to dust in the horrific scandal that was unearthed in his twilight years. It's a good bit of casting, but it has many asking just how soon is too soon ...






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Christen commented…
it's honestly a true piece of history and as grim as it may be, I don't think it's too soon. I'm from Pennsylvania and an area particularly close to State College, PA and I think it'd be interesting to see how Hollywood will portray all of the events. Hopefully they will not just focus entirely on the negatives.
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Elise commented…
I'm at Penn State right now, and I think it needs more time. Things have been happening too fast here, and this is another example of not waiting to do something before the full story has unfolded.
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Jane Yasenchak commented…
I agree with both Christen and Elise. I hope they don't focus entirely on the negatives. It is also true that the full story has not yet unfolded so any movie adaption will be incomplete. Our daughter is in her Junior year and she loves her school (not because of the football program but because of the close knit community which makes Penn State a great university to attend). It is her home away from home and the microscopic attention the school is getting because of the actions primarily by one twisted individual is truly unfair. I certainly feel strong compassion for the victims but don't believe that the focus on the university remains true to the horrific actions of the perpetrator. Those attending the university now have absolutely nothing to do with it and should be able to hold their heads high and be proud of their school. The media is casting a shadow on what should be great days of these students lives.
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