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Athlete A

Athlete A

Was winning worth the cost?

20207.51h 45m

Overview

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

Directed by Jon Shenk
Produced by Julie Parker Benello, Serin Marshall, Jennifer Sey
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Top Cast

Maggie Nichols

Maggie Nichols

Self - Gymnast

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Jamie Dantzscher

Self

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Mark Alesia

Self - Investigations Reporter, The Indianapolis Star

Rachael Denhollander

Rachael Denhollander

Self - Former Gymnast

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Géza Poszar

Self - Karolyi Choreographer

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Tracee Talavera

Self - USA Olympic Team 1984

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Jennifer Sey

Self

Themes & Keywords

sexual abusesportsgymnasticsteenage girlsports documentary

About Athlete A

Athlete A is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of sexual abuse, sports, gymnastics, teenage girl, sports documentary. Directed by Jon Shenk, it stars Maggie Nichols, Jamie Dantzscher, Mark Alesia. 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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