Right to Fail
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Jennings
- Original Title
- Right to Fail
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Jennings
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Jennings
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Right to Fail
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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 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.
Who directed Right to Fail?
Right to Fail was directed by Thomas Jennings.
Who stars in Right to Fail?
The principal cast of Right to Fail includes Not specified.
When was Right to Fail released and how long is it?
Right to Fail was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 54m.