Debbie Lum
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@DebbieLumFilms
Filmmaker based in San Francisco. Check out @TryHarderFilm!
It’s Mr Shapiro’s birthday 🎂🎊🥳! Congrats @mr___s on another spin around the sun! You’ve impacted so many students’ lives for the better, and we are inspired by your passion and good health. TY for making Try Harder! possible & for continuing to share your wisdom on our panels
I wrote about @TryHarderFilm & students at SF's top public HS Lowell, who are predominantly Asian American. w/its demanding environment, Lowell is often described as “elite.” But the term comes w socioeconomic baggage that isn't reflective of its students nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…
Debbie Lum talks about filming Try Harder!, what it's like to "return" to the hallowed halls of Lowell High School, and how these students break free from stereotypes about Asian Americans. (From @IndependentLens) to.pbs.org/3LxLjQr
Senior tries hard to get into the Ivy Leagues. What does she think four years later? Try Harder to make its national debut on PBS, Monday May 2. The documentary follows several Asian American students through the college admissions process. asamnews.com/2022/05/01/tee…
Just 1️⃣ WEEK until #TryHarderFilm premieres on PBS @IndependentLens! 📆We've been looking forward to this chance for our film to be widely available for free. So excited we're just seven days away. ✏️🎓Make plans to watch on PBS or with the PBS Video app! pbs.org/independentlen…
