16. “Athlete A” – Directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk’s explosive, distressing documentary clarifies a horror show: the sexual abuse and its cover-up at USA Gymnastics. Cohen and Shenk interview “The Indianapolis Star” reporters who broke the story in 2016, as well as the survivors – the former gymnasts – who speak out against their abuser. Heartbreaking but also empowering, “Athlete A” is a thorough 103-minute record of tenacious investigative journalism and the brave women who found their voices. ⭐⭐⭐ 1/2 out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Image and Trailer credits: Netflix
AHFW’s Top 20 Films of 2020: #16 ‘Athlete A’
