reform school
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Based on the true story of a reform school where Black boys went missing, the novel pairs the stories of two teens, one a troublemaker and the other caught up by mistake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The actor stars alongside Tracey Ullman and Emily Watson in a film that follows the weary employees and difficult students of an English reform school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
It comes as the Irish actor promotes his new film, Steve, which follows his titular character's attempt to turn around a 1990s reform school for troubled boys.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Keep in mind I had worked in a reform school for girls!
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2024
Maybe Mrs. Wilson would send him to reform school.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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