Try Harder!
Preceded by the short film In the Shadow of the Pines.
The students at San Francisco’s predominantly Asian-American Lowell High School are high achievers. As one of the top high schools in the country, students from all around San Francisco are pulled into a deeply competitive environment. Over the course of the film, we follow seniors through the school as they try to impress admissions officers from elite universities with their stellar transcripts and even more charming personalities. Try Harder! is a portrait of students as they navigate the current education system while coming into their own.
Presented by United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Supported by UVA Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This film is part of the Women in Film and American Perspectives series.
Date
Thursday, October 28
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Violet Crown 6 & 7
Film Info
Director: Debbie Lum
Runtime: 85 min.
Genre: Documentaries
Year: 2021
Country: USA
Language: English
Featuring: Alvan Cai, Shea Fairchild, Sophia Wu.
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