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Hazing

Hazing is a widespread, far-reaching practice fueled by tradition, secrecy, groupthink, power, and the desire to belong in fraternities and sororities on college campuses across the U.S. Filmmaker Byron Hurt embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the underground rituals of hazing, revealing the abuse and the lengths college students will go to fit in.

Hazing

1h 43m

Hazing is a widespread, far-reaching practice fueled by tradition, secrecy, groupthink, power, and the desire to belong in fraternities and sororities on college campuses across the U.S. Filmmaker Byron Hurt embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the underground rituals of hazing, revealing the abuse and the lengths college students will go to fit in.

Previews + Extras

  • Trailer | Hazing: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer | Hazing

    S24 E1 - 30s

    Hazing is a widespread, far-reaching practice fueled by tradition, secrecy, groupthink, power, and the desire to belong in fraternities and sororities on college campuses across the U.S. Filmmaker Byron Hurt embarks on a deeply personal journey to understand the underground rituals of hazing, revealing the abuse and the lengths college students will go to fit in.

  • Hazing | Ryan Abele: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hazing | Ryan Abele

    S24 E1 - 7m 18s

    Ryan Abele's parents thought his frat brothers would look out for him. Instead, alleged hazing led to his death.

  • Hazing | George Desdunes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hazing | George Desdunes

    S24 E1 - 8m 5s

    The tragic story of student George Desdunes is revisited from the perspective of his mother, a Haitian immigrant who made sacrifices to help her son go to college.

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