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    Poster of the movie Try Harder!
    2021     Documentary    
    USA
    1h 25min

    At Lowell High School, the top public high school in San Francisco, the seniors are stressed out. As they prepare for the emotionally draining college application process, students are keenly aware of the intense competition for the few open spots in their dream colleges. At Lowell -- where cool kids are nerds, nearly everyone has an amazing talent, and most of the student body is Asian American -- the things that usually make a person stand out can feel commonplace. With humor and heart, director Debbie Lum captures the reality of the American college application process and the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as young adults navigate a quintessential rite of passage.

    Directed byDebbie Lum
    Written bySpencer Nakasako
    CompanyGreenwich EntertainmentGreenwich EntertainmentGreenwich Entertainment

    Featuring

    Alvan Cai
    Shealand Fairchild
    Rachael Schmidt
    Richard Shapiro
    Ian Wang
    Sophia Wu

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