(2020) | Athlete A

The story of (2020) is a true account of systemic failure and the extraordinary courage required to expose it. The title refers to gymnast Maggie Nichols , who was the first to officially report the sexual abuse committed by USA Gymnastics (USAG) team doctor Larry Nassar.

In 2015, Nichols reported Nassar’s abuse to her coach, which eventually reached USAG leadership. Instead of protecting her, USAG officials—led by then-CEO —allegedly covered up the report and used the pseudonym "Athlete A" in internal documents to keep the scandal from going public. Nichols, who was once a top contender for the 2016 Rio Olympics, was mysteriously left off the team after speaking up. The Investigative Reporters Athlete A (2020)

The story concludes with the eventual legal downfall of Nassar and a reckoning for the institutions that enabled him, highlighted by the powerful impact of survivors sharing their testimony in court to find justice against the odds. The story of (2020) is a true account

The documentary, which you can watch on Netflix , chronicles three intersecting narratives: The Whistleblower: Maggie Nichols Instead of protecting her, USAG officials—led by then-CEO