Tonya, we owe you an apology

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2018)

Besides being a really good movie, meaning the acting was strong, the plot moves to a kicking soundtrack and I laughed out loud, I was genuinely surprised to learn the heartache that Tonya Harding had to endure growing up. "I Tonya" is a great depiction of a woman who, unbeknownst to America, didn't have the "typical" life of what we all think is the clean, happy life of an Olympic skater. Why? Our beloved media of course! Look at all of our skating representatives: oh so pretty and so innocent! So says the media.
When the "incident" happened back in the early 90's, us onlookers of course, well, looked. We didn't have the internet back then, which clearly sets this story apart than other true stories. We didn't have Nancy Kerrigan or anyone else tweeting 24/7. We had "Hard Copy." Oh wait...we had the major networks too! They controlled the narrative and my goodness did they dig for dirt at every turn. We relied on their stories to frame our perspective. Why was Tonya vilified? Was this the start of our tabloid television? Why yes...if you look closely at the television set near the end...there is a peculiar figure on it...
These issues are at the heart of "I Tonya" and are relevant. I owe Tonya a huge apology...I had no idea Mrs. Harding. I hope the rest of your life is a happy one and I will forgive you if you want to give us all the bird.
P.S. Hand the Best Actress Award to Ms. Janney...hands down the best character she has ever played. Hats off to Margot too!