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Try Harder!
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Try Harder!

2021
1h 25m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2021

Runtime

1h 25m

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Storyline

"Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856."

In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to the college of their dreams.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Dec 3, 2021
Languages
Mandarin
English
Director
Debbie Lum
Production
ITVS
ITVS
Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
Center for Asian American Media (CAAM)
California Humanites
California Humanites
XTR
XTR
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Production Countries
United States of America
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