Pledges endure a grueling Hell Week, forced to wear uniforms, wake up at odd hours, and chug beers on demand as part of fraternity initiation rituals.
Synopsis
Pledges endure a grueling Hell Week, forced to wear uniforms, wake up at odd hours, and chug beers on demand as part of fraternity initiation rituals.
Synopsis
At Muhlenberg College, pledges at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity endure a demanding initiation process. Directors Todd Phillips and Andrew Gurland capture the rituals and pressures involved, including hazing practices and late-night ceremonies. The film features interviews with fraternity members, such as Blossom from Beta Chi at SUNY Oneonta, who describe their experiences and the dark undercurrents of fraternity life. The documentary premiered at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival but never received an official release.
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Why Watch
- See intense hazing rituals at Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
- Meet Blossom, who describes hazing's allure.
- Find out why HBO canceled the film's airing.
Did You Know
- Frat House was filmed at Alpha Tau Omega at Muhlenberg College.
- The documentary won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.
- Alpha Tau Omega's charter was revoked in 2000 but has since been reinstated.
- Blossom, a fraternity brother, claimed hazing gives 'the power of a god.'
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What fraternity was primarily featured in Frat House?
Frat House was mostly filmed at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
What year did Alpha Tau Omega's charter get revoked?
Alpha Tau Omega's charter was revoked in 2000.
What award did Frat House win at the Sundance Film Festival?
Frat House won the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.
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