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Right to Fail

February 26, 2019 0h 54m

Originally released in 2019. Right to Fail is a documentary film. directed by Thomas Jennings. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Thousands of New Yorkers with severe mental illnesses won the chance to live independently in supported housing, following a 2014 federal court order. FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate what’s happened to people moved from adult homes into apartments and find more than two dozen cases in which the system failed, sometimes with deadly consequences.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 26, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 0h 54m 54 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Right to Fail about?

Thousands of New Yorkers with severe mental illnesses won the chance to live independently in supported housing, following a 2014 federal court order. FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate what’s ...

Who directed Right to Fail?

Right to Fail was directed by Thomas Jennings.

How long is Right to Fail?

Right to Fail has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).

When was Right to Fail released?

Right to Fail was released on February 26, 2019 in theaters.