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Athlete A

Athlete A

Documentary · 2020

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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Athlete A

“Was winning worth the cost?”

2020 Documentary 1h 45m

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7.5 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Athlete A?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Bonni Cohen · Jon Shenk

Maggie Nichols

Maggie Nichols

Self - Gymnast

J

Jamie Dantzscher

Self

M

Mark Alesia

Self - Investigations Reporter, The Indianapolis Star

Rachael Denhollander

Rachael Denhollander

Self

G

Géza Poszar

Self - Karolyi Choreographer

T

Tracee Talavera

Self - USA Olympic Team 1984

J

Jennifer Sey

Self

Court is in session

Put Athlete A on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.