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The college admissions frenzy at San Francisco’s iconic Lowell High School. by. Debbie Lum. Un Kyong Ho. 2022. 85 mins. Purchasing Options. Watch Film. A New York Times Critic's Pick, Try Harder! premiered at Sundance Film Festival and broadcast on PBS’s Independent Lens in May 2022.
Try Harder! Premiered May 2, 2022. Directed by. Debbie Lum. At San Francisco’s academic pressure cooker Lowell High School, stressed-out seniors chase college dreams. Preview. EXPLORE...
Jun 28, 2022 · As a touching documentary that follows five students at San Francisco’s top-ranked public high school as they navigate the ever-stressful college admissions process, ‘Try Harder!’ is unlike any other.
Mar 20, 2023 · 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 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...
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Dec 3, 2021 · It captures students of Lowell High School—the top-ranking school in San Francisco—talking about all of these colleges they crave acceptance from, the top grades they need to even have a shot, and the balance of pressure.
In a world where cool kids are nerds, seniors at Lowell High share the dream–and the stress– of getting into a top university. In theaters December 3rd!
