Surviving Ohio State

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 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.

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.

For athletes going to the ohio state university they never could have imagined the dangerous dr they were supposed to trust. Dr strauss abused many male students for decades all while the school covered it up and from my understanding still does to this day. Your heart breaks for these brave men who come to tell their horrific stories and the impacts on their lives. It is a must watch and these brave men need to be heard loud as can be for all those watching truly sicking horrific and unimaginable just how long that abuse took place and how many people knew it but never once cared to protect those students.

I am not an alumni, but I have been a fan of tOSU since the Ten Year War. I feel like I have been punched in the stomach. Yes, I knew there was some scandal about Jim Jordan, the wrestling team, and the team doctor but never had any idea just how extensive the criminal behavior was or how long it went on. Worse, I did not realize how the school has dealt with the scandal.

I don't know if I will be able to feel again the joy a National Championship has brought me in the past. Even if I can, certainly I can never forget what I have learned from this film.

I highly recommend every Buckeye fan to watch. It will change you.