A conversation with ‘Athlete A’ filmmakers and journalists

Thursday, January 28, 2021

5 p.m. 7 p.m. PT

Online


Athlete A follows a team of reporters from The Indianapolis Star as they investigate claims of abuse at USA Gymnastics, one of the nation’s most prominent Olympic organizations. Two years later, an Olympic doctor is behind bars, the U.S. Congress is demanding answers, and hundreds of survivors are speaking out. Equal parts devastating and inspiring, the film reveals the culture of cruelty that was allowed to thrive within elite-level gymnastics, the attorney fighting the institutions, and most importantly the brave athletes who refuse to be silenced, fought the system, and triumphed. The film is currently available on Netflix. 

Panelists:

  • Bonni Cohen, Director
  • Jon Shenk, Director
  • Steve Berta, Investigative Reporter
  • Tim Evans, Investigative Reporter
  • Marisa Kwiatkowski, Investigative Reporter
  • Miki Turner, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Annenberg
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