Netflix's 'The Program' Sheds Light on Troubled Teen Industry

The documentary series, directed by survivor Katherine Kubler, exposes the harsh realities of disciplinary boarding institutions like Academy at Ivy Ridge.

Netflix's new true crime documentary, 'The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping,' has been hailed as a must-watch by viewers, spotlighting the troubled teen industry.
Directed by Katherine Kubler, a survivor of the Academy at Ivy Ridge, the series reveals the mental and physical abuse endured by students.
The documentary uncovers bizarre control tactics and lack of proper education at such institutions, with some still operational today.
Survivors and critics alike call for accountability from those running these programs and the parents who unknowingly send their children to them.
Katherine Kubler's personal journey and the broader impact on families and survivors are central to the documentary's narrative.