Zach Rhoads
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BONUS EPISODE: The Horror of Reform Schools -- Todd Nilssen's "The Last Stop" Documentary
BONUS EPISODE: The Horror of Reform Schools -- Todd Nilssen's "The Last Stop" Documentary
BONUS EPISODE: The Horror of Reform Schools -- Todd Nilssen's "The Last Stop" Documentary
Monday 5th July 2021
Join Todd Nilssen and Zach Rhoads as they discuss 'The Last Stop', a documentary revealing the abusive history of the Élan School on 'The Social Exchange'.
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Get the buttons here!Inside the Dark Legacy of Reform Schools: Todd Nilssen on 'The Last Stop'
It's just one of those stories that we've heard a lot of, where some horrific thing is happening and it's happening right underneath our noses and you look back and it's only seemingly in retrospect that you would say: how could anyone have let all those things go on?
What happens when a place meant for rehabilitation becomes a nightmare? In this compelling episode of 'The Social Exchange', host Zach Rhoads chats with documentary filmmaker Todd Nilssen about his eye-opening film, 'The Last Stop'. The documentary dives into the harrowing history of the Élan School, a controversial reform school in Maine that was notorious for its abusive practices.
Operating from 1970 until its closure in 2011, the Élan School was supposed to help troubled youth but instead became a place of suffering and trauma for many of its students. Nilssen shares the journey of making the film, the stories of the survivors, and the chilling details that led to the school's eventual shutdown. This episode is not just a look into one institution's dark past but also a broader commentary on the reform school system in America.
If you're interested in uncovering the hidden truths behind such facilities and learning why it's crucial to research treatment options for children, this conversation is a must-listen.