SummaryIn Athlete A, filmmakers Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk delve into the unchecked abuse inside the world of elite competitive gymnastics. Equal parts devastating and inspiring, the film follows the IndyStar reporters as they reveal the extensive cover-up and culture of cruelty that was allowed to thrive within elite gymnastics, the attorney fighting th... Read More
Directed By:Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
Athlete A
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
85
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
85
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12 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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Jun 22, 2020
100
Athlete A gives us the story behind the story. It’s a terrific journalism movie, but it’s also a story of young women who persevered and found justice against the odds.
Jun 18, 2020
91
A measured if still-maddening look into the 2016 USA Gymnastics scandal.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
73% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
11% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
16% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Jul 3, 2020
10
I loved it. Very disturbing to watch, of course, but so well done. I hope these young women have found strength and healing.
Jun 24, 2020
10
A very hard documentary to watch considering the theme, but although there are many moving parts, since it's about a group of stories coming together due to one common point, it still does a great job explaining everything from the history that led to the main storyline to the perspective from not just the survivors but those involved in bringing things to light and getting justice. It's very moving and the personal testimonies make it even more so, with one of the hardest parts being the end for the story isn't technically over since it deals with a real life matter though lacking closure but even that is positive because it reawakens the desire for justice for those who are still struggling. For the work and the job bringing such an important matter to light once more I give it a 10 out of 10.
Jun 24, 2020
88
One former gymnast says, "The line between tough coaching and abuse gets blurred." This may be what it takes to win gold at the Olympics, but is it worth the cost?
Jul 14, 2020
80
Like a lot of recent documentaries about the overdue reckoning for sexual predators in positions of power, Athlete A is a reminder that the rot is sometimes within the system itself, not just within the criminals it benefits.
Jun 24, 2020
80
Packaged as a standalone film, this fascinating and sensitively handled accounting shines a light on the abuse scandal that was exposed by the Indianapolis Star's investigative reporting into USA Gymnastics (USAG).
Jun 23, 2020
80
What’s striking about the film’s tone is its redemptive warmth. Though the details are chilling, it’s as if a cathartic space has been opened for these girls and their families to explain what they went through.
Jun 25, 2020
75
The documentary, directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk, is vigilant in widening is lens to capture the broader problems at USA Gymnastics.
Jun 25, 2020
8
Athlete A is a beautifully crafted documentary, whose only downfall seems to be a slightly drawn out first hour. The story is touching and at times difficult to watch, but necessary as well. Highly recommend.
Jun 25, 2020
8
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Production Company:
- Actual Films
- Afterimage Public Media
- Artemis Rising Foundation
- Chicago Media Project
- Dobkin Family Foundation
- Grant Me the Wisdom Productions
- Impact Partners
- Meadow Fund
- Netflix
Release Date:Jun 24, 2020
Duration:1 h 43 m
Rating:PG-13
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Awards
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
Indiana Film Journalists Association, US
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
News & Documentary Emmy Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
