Thousands of people hold onto life-altering secrets every day “ many of which shed light on greater issues plaguing this country. Gut wrenching and all consuming, these secrets have drastic, permanent repercussions if revealed. But at a certain point, they become too big to hold onto. The reveals are illuminating. There's no going back. And for the first time, these intimate moments are captured in the most intimate way. Secret Lives of Americans is a groundbreaking format that takes an unflinching look at people's lives as they expose their powerful secrets to friends, family, significant others, co-workers, teachers, and mentors “ the most influential people in their lives. This is their confession, their story to tell, so using cameras, cell phones, and laptops; they'll document the reveals and fallout themselves.