Try Harder! 2021
“Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Director
- Debbie Lum
- Networks
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites
- Where to Stream
- BBC iPlayer, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is Try Harder!?
Try Harder! is a film first released in 2021.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 3, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.6/10 from 9 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~85 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Try Harder! is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“High school seniors battle for dream college admission in a world where nerds rule.”
- Sharp look at academic pressure
- Engaging documentary style
- Highlights unique high school culture
- Focused on a single school's community
- Runtime may feel brief
Watch it if you’re curious about competitive high school environments and the pressures of college admissions.
The film’s earnest documentary tone makes it suitable for mature teens and adults.
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What genre is Try Harder!
Try Harder! is presented as a documentary film.
When was Try Harder! released
It was released in the United States on December 3, 2021.
How long is the film
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑five minutes.
Which school does the documentary focus on
It follows seniors at Lowell High School.
What is the central competition in the film
Students compete for the top prize of admission to the college of their dreams.
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