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Slauson Rec: Shia LaBeouf's Turbulent Acting School Journey

4/1/2025

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Shia LaBeouf's documentary "Slauson Rec" unveils his tumultuous journey running a free acting school at the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles from 2018 to 2020. Filmmaker Leo Lewis O’Neil captures LaBeouf's intense moments, including clashes with students, as the actor reflects on his unorthodox teaching style and the shadows of his troubled history.

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Shia LaBeouf's documentary "Slauson Rec" unveils his tumultuous journey running a free acting school at the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles from 2018 to 2020. Filmmaker Leo Lewis O’Neil captures LaBeouf's intense moments, including clashes with students, as the actor reflects on his unorthodox teaching style and the shadows of his troubled history.