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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
ProducersJulia Glausi·Dan Rather

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Availability shown for United States · 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 fuboTV, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fail State on Netflix?

No, Fail State is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Kanopy.

Is Fail State on Amazon Prime Video?

Fail State isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Fail State for free?

Fail State is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.