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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal

2021-03-17 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Documentary · Crime · Drama

An examination that goes beyond the celebrity-driven headlines and dives into the methods used by Rick Singer, the man at the center of the shocking 2019 college admissions scandal, to persuade his wealthy clients to cheat an educational system already designed to benefit the privileged.

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Directors
Chris Smith
Production companies
Library Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew ModineMatthew ModineRick Singer
Roger RignackJohn B. Wilson
Jillian PetersonJillian PetersonLead FBI Agent
Courtney RackleyCourtney RackleyJane Buckingham
Wallace LanghamWallace LanghamGordon Caplan
Josh StambergJosh StambergBill McGlashan
Jeff RectorJeff RectorDevin Sloane
William-Christopher StephensWilliam-Christopher StephensRudy Meredith
Cullen ArbaughCullen ArbaughYoung Rick
Leroy Edwards IIILeroy Edwards IIIAthletic Director
David StarzykDavid StarzykBruce Isackson
Kristen O'MearaKristen O'MearaMichelle Janavs
Angela NicholasAngela NicholasDonna Heinel
Jeremy SlessJeremy SlessGuidance Counselor
John ColuccioOlivia's Dad
Graham OuterbridgeGraham OuterbridgeMark Riddell
Sarah ChaneyLead IRS Agent
George TovarGeorge TovarManuel Henriquez
Cristina FriasCristina FriasLobby Parent
Ken WeilerStephen Semprevivo

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