reform school

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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

Shot from the point of view of its characters, two Black boys navigating the horrors of a Florida reform school, “Nickel Boys” invites moviegoers to immerse themselves and bear witness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Keep in mind I had worked in a reform school for girls!

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2024

Facing serious criminal charges, and with her court hearing only two weeks away, Claudette feared she might be sent to a reform school as a juvenile delinquent.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose