Review: ‘Unlikely’ is Not Here to Entertain, But to Educate

Unlikely is playing at Northwest Film Forum at 7:30pm on November 22nd, 7:30pm on November 23rd, 7:30pm on December 4th, 7:30pm on December 5th, and 7:30pm on December 6th.

When news of the “Varsity Blues” scandal broke out earlier this year, a spotlight was shown on the elitist and catering industry that is college admissions. Though multiple wealthy celebrities were found to have been directly bribing admissions officers and test proctors for their children’s benefit, it’s still no surprise that, even without cheating, students from wealthier families have statistically higher standardized test scores, and by extension, higher chances of college admission and graduation. Unlikely attempts to unpack this discrepancy and the reasons behind it with testimonials and statistics, while also offering plausible ways to address the issue on a national scale.

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