Prime Video Orders Documentary Spy High From Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg

Prime Video has ordered a four-part documentary from Mark Wahlberg. Spy High is about Blake Robbins, the Pennsylvania student who sued his prestigious public school for allegedly spying on him when he was accused of selling drugs.



The series, which will explore not only the 2010 lawsuit but also the larger implications of digital privacy in schools, will debut at SXSW in March. Mark Wahlberg will executive produce through his Unrealistic Ideas banner.

Following its festival debut, the series will be available on Prime Video in April. No specific premiere date has been announced.

“We’re proud to bring this important and thought-provoking docuseries, which explores the events that unfolded in 2010, to our global Prime Video customers,” Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation, Amazon MGM Studios said in a statement.

“The team at Unrealistic Ideas along with Aliza and Jody have done a fantastic job delving deep into this pivotal moment in the intersection of technology, privacy, and education, while also examining the lasting impact on privacy policies in schools across the nation. We hope this docuseries will encourage viewers to think critically about the balance between security and personal rights in educational settings.”

Unrealistic Ideas is no stranger to critically acclaimed documentaries. Past projects have included McMillion$, Wahl Street, The Murders at Starved Rock, The Golden Boy and Moviepass, Moviecrash.