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202490 minPGdocumentary

Admissions Granted

202490 minPGdocumentary

A landmark Supreme Court case challenges Harvard University over affirmative action, with Asian American plaintiffs and activists on both sides confronting difficult truths.

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A landmark Supreme Court case challenges Harvard University over affirmative action, with Asian American plaintiffs and activists on both sides confronting difficult truths.

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Miao Wang

Miao Wangdirector

Hao Wu

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Activists gather outside Harvard University as the Supreme Court hears a landmark case involving Asian American plaintiffs. The film covers the arguments presented by both sides regarding affirmative action. It captures the tension surrounding race and equality in college admissions. The outcome could reshape policies at universities across the United States. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2024.

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