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Try Harder!

Try Harder!

Lowell High School: Where your best hasn't been good enough since 1856.

2021•1h 25m•8.6/10
Documentary

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8.6/10(9)

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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ITVS, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), California Humanites, XTR, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

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EN

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