Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
| Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sally Rose Griffiths |
| Produced by | Georgia Jasper |
| Starring | Dov Charney |
| Cinematography | Ryan Earl Parker |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 54 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Sally Rose Griffiths.[1] It premiered on Netflix on July 1, 2025, as part of the Trainwreck series.[2]
Synopsis
The film documents what was occurring with American Apparel while it was led by founder and CEO Dov Charney.[3] It documented firsthand accounts of former employees who alleged abuse and misconduct while working at the company.[4][5][6] After allegations of sexual misconduct against female employees, Charney was ousted as CEO.[7]
Cast
- Helen Laurens
- Maddie Sherston
- Anisay Taha
Archival footage
References
- ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel' on Netflix, An Unsettling Retelling of The Fall Of A Fast Fashion Empire". Decider via Yahoo Entertainment. July 2, 2025. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ Waxman, Olivia B. (July 1, 2025). "The Shocking True Story Behind Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel".
- ^ "The True Story of Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel". E! Online. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "Commentary: 'Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel' reveals the man behind the sleazy billboards". Los Angeles Times. July 2, 2025. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "American Apparel Staff Share Horror Stories About Ex-CEO in New Doc: 'In Therapy Until the Day That I Die' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "How American Apparel Attracted Employees". www.msn.com. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ "Opinion | Netflix doc shows the true cost of American Apparel's stylized, sexualized ethos". MSNBC.com. July 8, 2025. Retrieved October 13, 2025.