Surviving Ohio State

Excellent documentary about horrific sexual abuse and the university that cared more about its reputation than protecting their students. Rep. Jim Jordan was one of the people who knew what was going on for years and did nothing. If this film helps to bring him down and effects real justice for the many victims, it will be a job well done. This is a highly emotional documentary that will leave most viewers aghast and angry. Bravos for the brave men that have come forward to share their painful stories with the world, and for standing up against the gross injustice inflicted upon them by the Ohio State University.

What stands out in watching this is how time after time, responsible parties did nothing for children in their care. The students didnt know how to react to the situation they found themselves in. The adults did, but buried it. Embarrassing beyond belief for OSU, as they continue to fight taking full accountability. No honor for any Buckeyes here.

The coaches that deny knowing are less than believable. The administrators who admit anything seem to do so begrudgingly. Those students who were molested had their lives changed not only by a predator, but also by people who knew better and did nothing.

This is a horrifying story of over twenty years of abuse. You wonder how something like this happens and how it could have been ongoing for decades. This documentary lays out the story very well and the horror of the handling of the reported abuse that makes it more horrific for the hundreds of survivors.

I appreciate that this documentary told the story in a respectful way and had interviews with survivors who told their own story of their experiences. The pacing was very good in this professionally edited production.

Although this is a tough topic to hear about; this is a good documentary.

Might bring the two wrestling coaches up for charges in court. The young men who were sexually assaulted deserve to see justice served. Jim Jordan will be remembered for this over anything he has done in Congress.

Reck Hellison, head coach, was disgustingly wrong about not telling authorities the team doctor was sexually assaulting some of the team members. He did meet with those who were assaulted and told them he would take care of this. He never said anything after this meeting.

This is a movie about grotesque and heartbreaking circumstances. It allows its subjects to speak to their own experiences and uses documents to corroborate their stories and the role in the institution that is focused upon. My criticism is regarding the lack of expert on-screen interviews. No medical professional or expect on grooming, sexual abuse, etc. Gives context to the abuse, the shame around it, what these people must have gone through. All of this is offered through the subjects themselves which is compelling however leaves me wondering if it makes the film more editorial (regardless of fact) rather than a documentary on the subject. I hope these survivors find peace.