The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping

Years after being sent to a disciplinary school, a woman still haunted by her experiences exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry.

Documentary

The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping

Years after being sent to a disciplinary school, a woman still haunted by her experiences exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry.

Documentary

Created By
First Aired on: Mar 05, 2024
Popularity: 6.7742: 29 votes
Networks
Production: Fishbowl Films (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Limited Series

Aired 1 year ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Where the F**k Am I?63 min
Former students of the Academy at Ivy Ridge return to the now-shuttered school and reflect on the horrors they endured during their time in the program.
Episode 2Mind Control63 min
Daily life at Ivy Ridge included cultlike tactics, a rules system with excessive punishments and family reps incentivized to keep teens in the program.
Episode 3Follow the Money66 min
With programs around the globe and exorbitant tuition, money was rolling in — but where was it going? A trail of dodgy dealings leads to the top.