Review of Happy Valley (2014) by Xander K — 04 Mar 2014

Probably too long for its own good, but still takes you on a fascinating ride of hero-worship and villain scapegoating surrounding a tragic set of events.

This review of Happy Valley (2014) was written by Xander K on 04 Mar 2014.

Happy Valley has generally received positive reviews.

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By John Defore (1,351) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 22 Oct 2014

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By William W (979) on 06 Dec 2014

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 18 Nov 2014

Happy Valley’s interviews with figures directly related to the case—Paterno’s widow and sons; Sandusky’s adopted stepson, who suddenly…

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By Alec B (1,705) on 15 Aug 2015

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By Ian T (457) on 24 Aug 2015

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By John S (2,711) on 23 Nov 2014

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By Justin Chang (1,535) for Variety (12,700) on 22 Oct 2014

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By Shaun T (185) on 12 Jul 2015

Must-see doc chronicling the Penn State scandal. Brutal…

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By Elliott H (71) on 09 Jul 2015

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