For more details on the production and its themes, you can visit the Official Point Made Films page. In 500 Words or Less (2009) - IMDb
: It was produced by Point Made Films , a company focused on stories about human connection and authentic identity.
" In 500 Words or Less " (2009) is a documentary feature film directed by and Amanda Zinoman that follows four high school seniors through the stressful process of college admissions. Movie Overview
: While originally released in 2009, it became available for streaming on December 9, 2016. Runtime : Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. Key Characters
: The film tracks four diverse teenagers as they navigate their final year of high school, balancing family expectations, personal dreams, and the daunting task of defining themselves in a college application essay of 500 words or less .
Details * United States. * Language. * Production company. Point Made Films. In 500 Words or Less (2009) - Plot - IMDb
: An idealist from Washington, D.C., dealing with her mother's terminal illness while searching for a new start at college.
The documentary highlights four distinct perspectives on the "American dream":