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Synopsis
Twelve years after graduating from a behavior modification school in rural Utah, Leslie Koren confronts the trauma of her past through conversations with former classmates.
Synopsis
Leslie Koren reconnects with former classmates from a behavior modification school in rural Utah. Through candid conversations, they reflect on their shared experiences and the lasting trauma from their time there. Koren speaks to mental health expert Dr. Steven Berkowitz and journalist Maia Szalavitz about the school's controversial methods. The film presents personal narratives that reveal the challenges faced by young people in institutional settings.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out why the narrator was sent to a behavior modification school.
- See how a childhood passion for ice hockey turned into a struggle with depression.
- Meet the individuals who influenced the narrator's mental health journey.
Did You Know
- The narrator developed severe clinical depression overnight.
- The narrator's parents were referred to a consultant who suggested a behavior modification school.
- The narrator felt momentarily paralyzed and flooded with memories upon recalling their time in the program.
- Twelve years after graduating, the narrator experienced a flashback related to their trauma.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What mental health issue did the narrator develop during childhood?
The narrator developed severe clinical depression.
What type of school were the narrator's parents referred to for help?
The narrator's parents were referred to a behavior modification school in rural Utah.
What significant event happened twelve years after the narrator graduated?
Twelve years after graduating, the narrator experienced a flashback related to their trauma.
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