Overview

• 'Slauson Rec,' directed by Leo Lewis O’Neil, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving critical attention and a two-minute ovation.
• The documentary chronicles the evolution of LaBeouf’s South Central Los Angeles theater collective from 2018 to its disbandment in 2020 during the pandemic.
• Footage reveals LaBeouf’s abusive teaching methods, including verbal harassment and physical aggression toward participants.
• LaBeouf attended the premiere, publicly acknowledging his misconduct and expressing mixed emotions about the film’s portrayal.
• The film, edited from over 800 hours of footage, examines themes of mentorship, manipulation, and accountability, with LaBeouf endorsing its unfiltered release.