United States / Jan 30, 2021 / Sundance Film Festival
Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Try Harder! |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites, XTR, Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
| Official site | tryharderfilm.com |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 2021 |
| Executive producer | Sally Jo Fifer, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Roberto Grande, Tony Hsieh, Jean Tsien, Bryn Mooser, Lois Vossen, Mimi Pham, Naja Pham Lockwood, Kathryn Everett |
| Production | Nico Opper, Lou Nakasako, Debbie Lum, Amy Ferraris |
| Writer | Spencer Nakasako |
| Editing | Amy Ferraris, Andrew Gersh |
| Cinematography | Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako |
| Assistant directors | Debbie Lum |
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| Camera operators | Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako |
| Additional photography | Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako |
| Music | Diana Salier |
| Sound | Diana Salier |
Release dates
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Theatrical release
United States / Dec 03, 2021
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