Athlete A

~Was winning worth the cost?


Overview

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


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 2020-06-23
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 105 min


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