What does it mean to be a survivor? Generations of children have been left with this question in the wake of abuse suffered at the hands of the Troubled Teen Industry, an unregulated network of for-profit institutions claiming to fix wayward teenagers. Decades later, they are fighting back. Filmed over the course of nine years, The Kids Are Not Alright is an intimate portrait of trauma following three families' journeys as they work to shed light on the devastating impacts of institutional abuse, pursue healing in the absence of justice, and fight to hold abusers accountable.

Director's Statement

My passion for creating documentaries is rooted in the belief that personal stories possess a unique ability to engage audiences in a manner unlike any other form of storytelling. The Kids Are Not Alright presents a personal examination of troubled teen programs, a multi-billion dollar industry that has operated in the shadows for decades. My aspiration with this film is to foster meaningful change while amplifying the voices of survivors. Amidst the grim revelations of abuse discovered while making this film, I am continually inspired by the tenacity of the survivor community and am honored to share these stories.

Category: Feature Doc.

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