Fail State(2018)
Subprime goes to college
Fail State Synopsis
This in-depth documentary explores the dark side of American higher education, exposing predatory for-profit colleges and the tactics they use to defraud students and the government.
Fail State (2018) is a documentary film directed by Alex Shebanow, released on October 19, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Maxine Waters, Tom Harkin, Claiborne Pell and Ted Kennedy. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Shebanow
- Writers:
- Nicholas Adams
- Producers:
- Terrence Crawford, Julia Glausi
- Composer:
- Keegan DeWitt
- Status:
- Released
Fail State (2018) Trailer
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Fail State Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Fail State.
FAIL STATE - Official Trailer #1 (2018) [HD]
Trailer
Fail State Teaser Clip #1 (2018) — For-Profit College Explosion
Clip
Fail State Teaser Clip #2 (2018) — Jen Wilson
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Fail State Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maxine Waters
as Self
Tom Harkin
as Self
Claiborne Pell
as Self (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
as Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth Warren
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Alcee L. Hastings
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Alex Shebanow, written by Nicholas Adams, produced by Terrence Crawford and Julia Glausi.
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Fail State Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Fail State – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fail State online?
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Fail State (2018) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fail State?
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The main cast of Fail State (2018) includes Maxine Waters, Tom Harkin, Claiborne Pell, Ted Kennedy and Barack Obama. The film was directed by Alex Shebanow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fail State released?
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Fail State was released on October 19, 2018 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Fail State worth watching?
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Fail State (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fail State?
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Yes. The official Fail State trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.