Flying Lessons(2023)
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Flying Lessons Synopsis
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.
Flying Lessons (2023) is a drama and comedy film directed by Sarah G. Waldron, released on October 15, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Shayvawn Webster, Julia Schanker, April Fritts and Tori Ashley Matos. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah G. Waldron
- Producers:
- Danielle Cooper, Sarah G. Waldron
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Alanis
- Composer:
- Reno Kersey
- Production:
- Scooter Films LLC
- Budget:
- $80,000
- Status:
- Released
Flying Lessons (2023) Trailer
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Flying Lessons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shayvawn Webster
as Talia
Julia Schanker
as Beatrice
April Fritts
as Rachel
Tori Ashley Matos
as Sofia
Gina Berceau
as Social Worker Lady
Key crew
Directed by Sarah G. Waldron, produced by Danielle Cooper and Sarah G. Waldron.
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Flying Lessons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Flying Lessons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flying Lessons online?
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Flying Lessons (2023) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flying Lessons?
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The main cast of Flying Lessons (2023) includes Shayvawn Webster, Julia Schanker, April Fritts, Tori Ashley Matos and Gina Berceau. The film was directed by Sarah G. Waldron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flying Lessons released?
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Flying Lessons was released on October 15, 2023 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Flying Lessons worth watching?
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Flying Lessons (2023) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flying Lessons?
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