

Flying Lessons
2023-10-15 · 85 min · ★ 10.0
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.
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- Directors
- Sarah G. Waldron
- Production companies
- Scooter Films LLC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 80,000
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Shayvawn WebsterTalia
Julia SchankerBeatrice
April FrittsRachel
Tori Ashley MatosSofia
Gina BerceauSocial Worker LadyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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