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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 engulfed USA Gymnastics (USAG) and its then-CEO Steve Penny.
Athlete A is a film that tells the stories of gymnasts who survived Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and the journalists who exposed USAG's toxic culture. Watch the trailer, play the movie, or access educator resources and virtual discussions on the web page.
Jun 24, 2020 · Athlete A is a 2020 film that exposes the scandal of Larry Nassar, a doctor who sexually abused hundreds of young gymnasts for decades. The film features the journalists who uncovered the truth and the survivors who speak out against the system that failed them.
- (12K)
- Documentary, Crime, Sport
- Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
- 2020-06-24
Athlete A also follows a team of investigative journalists at the Indianapolis Star who in 2016 published a report on USA Gymnastics’ failure to report allegations of abuse to law enforcement.
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.
Athlete A is a harrowing film that exposes the horrific sexual abuse of young gymnasts by Dr. Larry Nassar and the culture that enabled it. Watch the trailer and read critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Documentary
- PG-13
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Jun 23, 2020 · The film follows the case against Larry Nassar, a former USAG doctor who abused over 250 young gymnasts, and the journalists who exposed his crimes. It also reveals the toxic culture and practices of USA Gymnastics, and the role of the Karolyi coaches in enabling Nassar.
