Watch now on New Day Films!

Try Harder! is now available for educational licensing and streaming on New Day Films!

We’re excited to announce that Try Harder! is now available for educational use on New Day Films, a B-Corp run by over 100 filmmakers who collectively distribute their own work independently. You can support Try Harder! by purchasing a license on New Day today. Your purchase goes directly towards supporting our film team and Impact Campaign. Our ongoing impact work strives to bring the film and critical conversations–focused on raising awareness about student mental health and lifting up BIPOC stories–to many more school communities across the country!

“Screening Try Harder for both high school students and parents of high school students provided an avenue for a powerful dialogue about fit over ranking as well as the many aspects that should be considered in the college search. The individuals featured in the film provide relatable perspectives about the joys and pressures of high school life. I highly recommend the film, student workbook, and holding a panel presentation.”
— Dr. Trudy Gross, Fremont Union High School District, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning

Thank you to all the students, educators, parents, guardians, communities and organizations we’ve partnered with who have hosted screenings & discussions of Try Harder!, including organizations such as:

  • Teach For America

  • Lowell Alumni Association and PTSA

  • American Counseling Association

  • Brown Alumni Club

  • Society of Academic Asian Surgeons

Our screening facilitate deep conversations about educational achievement, student mental health, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) and raising the visibility of AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) stories. If you would like information about how to host a community screening of Try Harder! we’d love to connect here.

“Try Harder!” is must-watch viewing for parents or students faced with the daunting task of applying to college. As parents currently going through it with our son, the film brings the high stress of the application process into sharper focus, reminding us that a university degree should never come at the cost of our children’s mental well-being.”
— Benjamin Bratt, Actor & Producer, Lowell H.S. Class of '82

*** FOR PERSONAL USE VIEWING ONLY, Try Harder! is available on digital platforms. ***

For schools, community or other group viewing be sure to visit our Host a Screening Page or New Day Films.