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Flying Lessons

Flying Lessons

★ 10.0/10•2023•1h 25m•PG-13•Drama•Comedy

Shit, shit, shit. Not moving a bit!

Two estranged adopted sisters are forced together by their mother's sudden death: Beatrice, an autistic Chinese high school senior who wants to learn to fly, and Talia, a queer black musician who never wanted custody of Beatrice in the first place. Starring the autistic actress the story is based on, the film blurs narrative and documentary styles and showcases a unique and underrepresented perspective on death and grief.

Sarah G. Waldron · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 15, 2023
Budget$80,000

Actors

Shayvawn Webster

Shayvawn Webster

Talia

Julia Schanker

Julia Schanker

Beatrice

April Fritts

April Fritts

Rachel

Tori Ashley Matos

Tori Ashley Matos

Sofia

Gina Berceau

Gina Berceau

Social Worker Lady

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