Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics

S1 E1

Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics — Season 1, Episode 5: Abuse and Healing in Women’s Gymnastics

Documentary45 min1 season, 6 episodes10.0/10

Episode synopsis

In part five of our documentary series, survivors of abuse describe the culture that allowed a USA Gymnastics physician and many dozens of other coaches and officials to take advantage of athletes, and explain how they’re using their voices and the life skills that gymnastics taught them to reclaim their sport.

About Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics

A 6-part documentary series that tells the story of women’s gymnastics — the events and milestones, icons and hopefuls, triumphs and heartbreaks — through the voices of its greatest champions.

Popular Web Series Collections