Try Harder!
“Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.”
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.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-29
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Debbie Lum
- Screenplay & Story
- Spencer Nakasako
- Original Score
- Diana Salier
- Original Title
- Try Harder!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites, XTR, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Debbie Lum
Spencer Nakasako
Diana Salier
Kathy Huang, Lou Nakasako
Amy Ferraris, Andrew Gersh
Nico Opper, Lou Nakasako, Debbie Lum, Sally Jo Fifer, Geralyn White Dreyfous
Department Leadership Roster
Debbie Lum
Director
Nico Opper
Producer
Lou Nakasako
Producer
Debbie Lum
Producer
Amy Ferraris
Editor
Diana Salier
Original Music Composer
Kathy Huang
Director of Photography
Andrew Gersh
Editor
Lou Nakasako
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Try Harder!
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What is Try Harder! about?
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.
Who directed Try Harder!?
Try Harder! was directed by Debbie Lum.
Who stars in Try Harder!?
The principal cast of Try Harder! includes Not specified.
When was Try Harder! released and how long is it?
Try Harder! was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Try Harder!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Try Harder! was composed by Diana Salier.