Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel

Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
Directed bySally Rose Griffiths
Produced byGeorgia Jasper
StarringDov Charney
CinematographyRyan Earl Parker
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • July 1, 2025 (2025-07-01)
Running time
54 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

  1. ^ "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. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  2. ^ Waxman, Olivia B. (July 1, 2025). "The Shocking True Story Behind Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel".
  3. ^ "The True Story of Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel". E! Online. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  4. ^ "Commentary: 'Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel' reveals the man behind the sleazy billboards". Los Angeles Times. 2025-07-02. Archived from the original on 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  5. ^ "American Apparel Staff Share Horror Stories About Ex-CEO in New Doc: 'In Therapy Until the Day That I Die' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  6. ^ "How American Apparel Attracted Employees". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  7. ^ "Opinion | Netflix doc shows the true cost of American Apparel's stylized, sexualized ethos". MSNBC.com. 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-10-13.