The Sunshine Place

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 spirit intertwines with the dark underbelly of power, money, and politics. And at the heart of it all, we find a connection back to the subject of “The Sunshine Place” Season 1, Synanon. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford of Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin of Wink Pictures.

The Sunshine Place is an Audacy original.

Society & Culture
True Crime
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S2|E8: Survivors
49 min
2
S2|E7: KIDS
48 min
3
S2|E6: Poster Child
40 min
4
S2|E5: The Mayflower Group
48 min
5
S2|E4: Drug Warriors
35 min
6
S2|E3: Start Again
48 min
7
S2|E2: The Seed
43 min
8
S2|E1: Intake
49 min
9
Introducing: The Sunshine Place, Season 2
3 min
10
S1|E8: The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
68 min
11
S1|E7: The Holy War
49 min
12
S1|E6: Changing Partners
53 min
13
S1|E5: The Breeders
46 min
14
S1|E4: The Punk Squad
45 min
15
S1|E3: The Trip
46 min
16
S1|E2: The Miracle on the Beach
42 min
17
S1|E1: The Kidsnatchers
45 min
18
Welcome to The Sunshine Place
4 min