Fail State

Fail State

By Alexander Shebanow

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2018-11-02
  • Advisory Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 1h 33min
  • Director: Alexander Shebanow
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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Description

Executive produced by news legend Dan Rather, Fail State investigates the dark side of American higher education, chronicling decades of policy decisions in Washington DC that have given rise to a powerful and highly-predatory for-profit college industry. With echoes of the subprime mortgage crisis, the film lays bare how for-profit colleges exploit millions of low-income and minority students, leaving them with worthless degrees and drowning in student loan debt. Director Alexander Shebanow traces the rise, fall, and resurgence of the for-profit college industry, uncovering their Wall Street backing and incestuous relationship with the regulators and lawmakers charged with overseeing them.

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  • A Must See!!! Don't fall for the super ugly traps!

    5
    By belgeek
    This is seminal work if I call one. Stunning research that goes deep into this ugly situation. Thanks to the creators of Fail State for surfacing this ugly and so tempting scam for too many. I was so glad to hear the issue raised in my local newscast also yesterday. It is great time for everyone to be aware and not fall pray to these crooks! Thank you.
  • Sad to Watch, but very Informative

    5
    By Mangokiwibanana
    The movie is very eye-opening but I recommend watching it when you don't want to feel sad afterwards. Hearing the student's stories was heartbreaking. I feel for them all and wish them the best. I hope something gets done about it.
  • Informative and well-made documentary

    5
    By Sb resident
    Cost of education is a problem in USA and this documentary sheds light on the issue.
  • Should be required viewing

    5
    By Kalswee
    It is outrageous the way our education system exploits the very people it should be helping. Really compelling message.

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