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This documentary focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG's toxic culture. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
- 104 min
Athlete A tells the story of the tireless investigative reporters and brave gymnasts who together helped send Larry Nassar to prison and exposed the decades-long abusive culture of USA Gymnastics. The story reminds us Americans of the value of the pursuit of truth and justice.
Athlete A is a 2020 American documentary film about the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, the documentary follows a team of investigative journalists from The Indianapolis Star as they broke the story of doctor Larry Nassar sexually assaulting young female gymnasts and the subsequent allegations that ...
Jun 24, 2020 · In crafting the film, Cohen and Shenk wanted to bring to light how systemic abuse was endemic to USA Gymnastics, which prepares athletes to compete in the Olympics.
- 3 min
- Mahita Gajanan
Jun 24, 2020 · Netflix’s new documentary Athlete A delves into the harrowing true story of Larry Nassar, a convicted sex offender and former USA Gymnastics national team doctor. Accused of sexual abuse by...
Jun 24, 2020 · Directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk show us the story of the predatory monster, the brave survivors, and the heroic reporters of The Indianapolis Star. But they want us to see more. Monsters cannot prey for 29 years without a failure of oversight and accountability.
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Jun 23, 2020 · Athlete A looks at the two-year investigation into the USA Olympian gymnasts' physician Larry Nassar, who was accused of assaulting at least 250 young women and girls from 1992 onwards.
