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Try Harder!

Original title: Try Harder!
Year: 2021
Running time: 85 min.
Country: United States
Director: Debbie Lum
Screenwriter: Story: Spencer Nakasako
Cast: Documentary
Music: Diana Salier
Cinematography: Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako
Producer: ITVS International, Independent Lens, XTR. Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Genre: Documentary | Schools & University. Teen/coming-of-age
Synopsis: 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.

Awards: 2021: Sundance Film Festival: U.S. Documentary Competition

2021: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Truer Than Fiction Award

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Try Harder!

2021

Debbie Lum