I, Tonya is a biographical film that delves into the life of former figure skater Tonya Harding, who rose to fame in the early 1990s but became embroiled in a scandal that ultimately ended her career.
The movie explores Tonya's upbringing in Portland, Oregon, where she had a difficult childhood marked by poverty, abuse, and neglect. Tonya finds solace in figure skating, and her exceptional talent leads her to become one of the best skaters in the country.
However, Tonya's ascent in the world of figure skating is soon overshadowed by her rocky personal life. She marries Jeff Gillooly, who becomes increasingly abusive and controlling over time. Tonya also becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a rival skater, Nancy Kerrigan, who is attacked and injured before the 1994 Winter Olympics.
The movie portrays Tonya as a complex figure, a victim of abuse who also made poor choices and engaged in unethical behavior. It features interviews with the real Tonya Harding, as well as her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly and other key figures in the scandal.
I, Tonya received critical acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of Harding's life and the events that led to her downfall. Lead actress Margot Robbie received an Academy Award nomination for her performance as Tonya, and the movie was also nominated for Best Editing.