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Fail State

7.020181h 34mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorAlex Shebanow
WriterNicholas Adams
ProducersTerrence Crawford·Julia Glausi

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Shebanow

MWMaxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Self
THTom Harkin
Tom Harkin
Self
CPClaiborne Pell
Claiborne Pell
Self (archive footage)
TKTed Kennedy
Ted Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
BOBarack Obama
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
EWElizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Self (archive footage)
LJLyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
AHAlcee L. Hastings
Alcee L. Hastings
Self (archive footage)

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Fail State — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fail State?

Fail State is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fail State on Netflix?

No, Fail State is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Fail State on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fail State isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Fail State for free?

Fail State is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.