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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 · Athlete A: Directed by Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk. With Maggie Nichols, Gina Nichols, John Nichols, Steve Berta. Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
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- Documentary, Crime, Sport
- Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
- 2020-06-24
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.
Jun 24, 2020 · "Athlete A," named for the then-anonymous gymnast whose complaint led to the first public disclosure of decades of abuse by Larry Nassar, reveals that the toxic culture of USA Gymnastics was about protecting the brand, not the girls.
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 · 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.
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Jun 24, 2020 · A new documentary from Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk delves into the years of ignored sexual abuse of girls and young women by the Olympic doctor Larry Nassar.
