This was a well-made documentary with a lot of backstory and factual evidence that helped to connect a number of dots. The reporters from The Indianapolis Star were able to expose the toxicity that had been festering inside USA Gymnastics for decades.
It was hard hearing some of the stories from these young women who were sexually and physically abused. You feel sick knowing a number of people got away with atrocious behavior for over 20 years, while the other adults in charge continued to sweep it under the rug, because they didn't want to mess up the brand.
Although this documentary was a bit pre-mature, given that parts of this case are still ongoing, I think that this was a story that needed to be told in hopes to prevent this behavior in the future. I left feeling like some justice had been served when these women were finally believed and got their day in court, where they faced their abuser. I also hope the director of this film does a follow up on those who haven't been prosecuted yet. I'd like to see all of those who were involved in the cover up or any other abuses, get what's coming to them in the end as well.
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