Athlete A
Athlete A

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Athlete A

2020
Movie
105 min
English

Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users96%
Director: Bong Joon HoGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Athlete A is a powerful documentary that uncovers the systemic abuse within USA Gymnastics, focusing on the tragic story of Rachael Denhollander. The film meticulously details how Dr. Larry Nassar's predatory behavior was enabled and ignored by the organization for decades, leading to the abuse of hundreds of young female athletes. It highlights the bravery of the survivors who came forward to expose the truth and demand justice, sparking a national reckoning.

Critical Reception

Athlete A received widespread critical acclaim for its unflinching investigation into the USA Gymnastics scandal. Critics lauded its investigative journalism, its sensitive yet direct portrayal of the victims' experiences, and its role in raising awareness about institutional failures and the importance of athlete protection. The documentary is considered a crucial piece of work in the ongoing conversation about abuse in sports.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply disturbing and essential documentary that exposes a horrifying abuse scandal.

  • Praised for its thorough investigation and the courage of the survivors it features.

  • An important film that demands accountability and systemic change in sports organizations.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'Athlete A' for its vital reporting and the bravery of the gymnasts who shared their stories. Many express shock and anger at the systemic failures that allowed the abuse to occur, while commending the film for bringing such an important issue to light and advocating for change.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Athlete A,' refers to the first survivor to publicly identify herself and speak out against Larry Nassar, which was Rachael Denhollander.

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rsanek

rsanek

I missed the news stories regarding this when it came out so much of this was unknown to me. Truly wild how much damage one individual can do. Props to the women in this film for creating full lives even given that history, and for being br...

SierraKiloBravo

SierraKiloBravo

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/2tJNodcM1ws If you've watched or listened to enough of my work, you'll know that I have a love of sports like gymnastics, ice skating, and cheering. The gymnastics world was...

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