Reckless Education chronicles the sudden closure of Philadelphia's 150-year-old University of the Arts, uncovering the financial mismanagement and controversial decisions that led to its downfall. Through personal stories of displaced students and staff, the film examines the deep impact on the community and the city’s cultural landscape.

Blending investigative journalism with human narratives, it also highlights the ripple effects on higher education and the arts across the country, reflecting a growing crisis of private institutions shutting down nationwide.