# Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021)

> A reenacted investigation of Rick Singer’s scheme to sell wealthy parents illicit shortcuts into America’s elite universities.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/568446

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary, Crime, Drama
- Director: Chris Smith
- Cast: Matthew Modine, Roger Rignack, Jillian Peterson, Courtney Rackley, Wallace Langham, Josh Stamberg, Jeff Rector, William-Christopher Stephens
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14111734/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, investigative, sardonic, true crime night, social issues viewing

## Synopsis

A deep dive into a scandal that rocked the education system and exposed the lengths some will go for privilege.

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