THE MAXIMUM IMPACT OF ATHLETE A: WHEN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS TEAM UP WITH INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS AFI DOCS Forum

How does a crime become a scandal? When a powerful organization like USA Gymnastics covers up a crime (in fact, dozens of crimes), the seeds of a massive scandal are planted. But not until those crimes are reported and exposed, does the true scope of the scandal come to light and the possibility exist for justice and reform. For their riveting new documentary ATHLETE A (premiering on Netflix on June 24th), filmmakers Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk shine a light on the reporters and editors of The Indianapolis Star, who first broke the scandal of USA Gymnastics and its years long coverup of the sexual assault crimes perpetrated by team physician Larry Nassar. Join us for this fascinating case study in collaboration and trust with filmmakers Cohen and Shenk, who will be joined by key subjects of the film including members of The Star investigative team and survivors who came forward to tell their stories.

Moderator 
Tom McCarthy, Director/writer, SPOTLIGHT

Panelists:
Steve Berta, Investigations Editor, Indianapolis Star, IndyStar.com
Bonni Cohen, Director, ATHLETE A
Jamie Dantzscher, 2000 USA Olympian (bronze medalist), activist
Rachael Denhollander, Speaker, Author, Victim Advocate
Marisa Kwiatkowski, Investigative reporter, USA TODAY
Jon Shenk, Director, ATHLETE A