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202292 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Accepted

202292 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A 100% college acceptance rate at TM Landry Prep School in Louisiana drew national attention, but ethical concerns about its practices emerged in 2019.

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A 100% college acceptance rate at TM Landry Prep School in Louisiana drew national attention, but ethical concerns about its practices emerged in 2019.

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Dan Chendirector

Mike Landrycast

Adia Sabatiercast

James Denniscast

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TM Landry Prep School in Louisiana gained national attention for its 100% college acceptance rate, a feat attributed to its unconventional teaching methods. Founded by Michael Landry, the school faced scrutiny after a 2019 New York Times article raised ethical concerns about its practices. Accepted investigates the contrast between the school's impressive statistics and the pressures placed on students, while questioning the integrity of the educational system in the United States.

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