Fail State

This documentary film exposes the dark side of American higher education, revealing the predatory tactics used by for-profit colleges to defraud students and the government. Through interviews with experts, former college recruiters, students, and government officials, it traces the problem back to a 1970s decision by Congress that shifted aid from colleges to students, creating a market-based system that rewarded recruiting schemes targeting vulnerable populations. The film shines a light on the role of lawmakers in perpetuating these abuses, regardless of party affiliation.