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\t\t<\/p>\n Shia LaBeouf<\/strong><\/a> is standing by a documentary that depicts him allegedly initiating physical altercations against some of his acting students. <\/p>\n In 2018, the now 38-year-old actor started a free theater school at the Slauson Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Once formed, Shia<\/strong> then reportedly gave a student named Lewis O\u2019Neil<\/strong> a camera, and told him to document everything that took place at the center. <\/p>\n Lewis<\/strong> then gathered over 800 hours of footage to create the project, titled Slauson Rec<\/em>. <\/p>\n Scenes that made the cut of the documentary apparently contain multiple instances of Shia<\/strong> engaging physical fights, including one moment of him allegedly shoving a student named Zeke<\/strong> against a wall.<\/p>\n However, Shia<\/strong> has no qualms about the documentary being viewed by the public.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am aware of the doc and fully support the release of the film. While my teaching methods may be unconventional for some, I am proud of the incredible accomplishments that these kids achieved,\u201d he told Vanity Fair<\/a><\/em> in a recent statement. <\/p>\n Shia<\/strong> also reportedly told the outlet that he and his partner Mia Goth<\/strong><\/a> are fans of the project. The actor apparently has no further involvement in the documentary other than being depicted in the footage. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Lewis<\/strong> provided insight regarding his relationship with Shia<\/strong> to Vanity Fair<\/em>. <\/p>\n \u201cIt shows a lot that he is willing to have this be out in the world and not try to stop it. He had every reason and possibility to stop it\u2026. He\u2019s one of the most vulnerable artists I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d Lewis<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n Lewis<\/strong> also gave his opinion on Shia<\/strong>\u2018s behavior when asked if he considered the actor\u2019s actions to be abusive. <\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t disagree with that word. I don\u2019t want to deny the fact that it was, but I think because that word is such a trigger word \u2014 people pop on that word so fast. But yeah, it was f\u2013ked up. Hurt people hurt people, it\u2019s very true \u2014 and he\u2019s a very hurt person,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n In 2023, Shia<\/strong>\u2018s former girlfriend FKA Twigs<\/strong><\/a> accused him of sexual battery and assault<\/a>, which he has denied. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n