• "Try Harder!": A Deep Dive with Director Debbie Lum, College Admissions, Tiger Mom's, Ivy League Competition

  • Apr 16 2023
  • Length: 15 mins
  • Podcast

"Try Harder!": A Deep Dive with Director Debbie Lum, College Admissions, Tiger Mom's, Ivy League Competition

  • Summary

  • In this episode, Ashleigh sits down with award-winning documentary filmmaker Debbie Lum to discuss her latest film, "Try Harder!" The documentary explores the highly competitive and stressful world of college admissions through the eyes of five diverse high school seniors in San Francisco's Lowell High School. Lum's film has received critical acclaim for its candid and thought-provoking look into the pressures of academic achievement and the sacrifices that young people are often forced to make in the pursuit of their dreams. Join us as we delve into the making of the film, the challenges and rewards of documenting the lives of these young students, and the impact of the college admissions process on our society as a whole.

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