Try Harder! 2021

★ 8.6TMDB 1h 25min Director: Debbie Lum

Documentary

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.

Crew

Director: Debbie Lum
Producers: Nico Opper, Lou Nakasako, Debbie Lum
Executive Producers: Sally Jo Fifer, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Roberto Grande, Tony Hsieh, Jean Tsien, Bryn Mooser, Lois Vossen, Mimi Pham, Naja Pham Lockwood, Kathryn Everett
Cinematography: Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako
Editing: Amy Ferraris, Andrew Gersh
Composer: Diana Salier

Details

Release date: Dec 3, 2021
Runtime: 85 min
Status: Released
Studios: ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites, XTR, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Country: United States of America
Language: Mandarin, English