About Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

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About

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal is a documentary film that explores the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. The film delves into the illegal practices and schemes used by wealthy parents to secure admission for their children into prestigious universities. Through reenactments and interviews, the documentary sheds light on the scandal and the key players involved.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Chris Smith and released on March 17, 2021. It was produced by Jon Karmen, Chris Smith, and T.J. Martin. The documentary was primarily based on wiretapped conversations and interviews with key individuals involved in the scandal.

Actors

• Felicity Huffman - Played the role of a parent involved in the scandal
• Lori Loughlin - Portrayed another parent implicated in the admissions fraud

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Operation Varsity Blues" refers to the operation conducted by the FBI to uncover the college admissions scandal.
• The scandal implicated several high-profile individuals, including celebrities and business executives.

Awards

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal has not won any major awards.

Quotes

• "This scandal highlights the inequalities in the college admissions process." - Anonymous
• "It's shocking to see the lengths some people will go to for college acceptance." - Critic review

Music / Soundtrack

• The documentary features a minimalist and tense soundtrack to underscore the seriousness of the scandal.