The Washington Post video project, “Last Chance High School” tells the story of “candidates” at Freestate Challenge Academy in Maryland, a 17-month program that allows at-risk youth to receive military-style training and a GED.
The story, shot by Whitney Shefte, is held together by two strong characters and a ton of b-roll.
“Last Chance High School” is a two-part series. While watching, notice how Shefte uses the same story themes and characters in both the first and second video.

PART ONE (4:58)

PART TWO (5:31)