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The Jewish Museum is open 11 am - 6 pm. Please review visitor policies.
The Jewish Museum is open 11 am - 6 pm. Please review visitor policies.
1109 5th Ave at 92nd St
New York, NY 10128
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Plan your visit to the Jewish Museum and discover the intersection of art and Jewish culture Learn More
Teens
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
12:30
–
1:30 pm
EDT
Zoom, Virtual Program
Try Harder! (2021)
Directed by Debbie Lum
Film Run Time: 85 minutes
Middle and high school students are invited to view award-winning documentaries that examine current social issues such as representation and identity, immigration, and civil rights followed by Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
Advance viewing is recommended; film will not be shown during Q&A
Try Harder! examines the intersection of class, race, and educational opportunity as reflected in the experiences of a diverse group of high school seniors who navigate the American college application process and make that rite of passage their own.
Live virtual Q&A on March 16 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm EDT with Debbie Lum, director; Ian Wang, Kian Mojabi, and Mr. Richard Shapiro, protagonists.
Film available upon registration.
To register, complete the registration form or email moviesthatmatter@thejm.org.
Film still: Try Harder!