The Sunshine Place

Publisher:
C13Originals, Team Downey

The Sunshine Place

5.0/5

Critic Rating

Welcome to the 1980s, where the war on drugs rages on and America's teenagers are caught in the crossfire. Enter Straight Incorporated, a controversial new rehab program that promises its tough love approach can set kids back on the straight and narrow. But for the survivors of Straight, their experience tells a horrifyingly different story — one of abuse, torture, and brainwashing. Season 2 of “The Sunshine Place” delves into the shocking tale of Straight Incorporated, an experimental teen rehab that descended into a sadistic cult exploiting parents' deepest fears and their children's vulnerabilities. This heart-wrenching exploration of parenting, family, and the human...


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Ximena Smith • Stuff NZ Aug 20, 2022

"Like The Commune, a lot of The Sunshine Place’s narrative is driven by the voices of people who lived at the community and their recollections, which range from good memories to utterly disturbing ones. The series’ narrator, Sari Crawford, also brings a personal touch to the storytelling, as a Synanon survivor herself."

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