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LIFT

LIFT

2023•1h 25m•6.0/10
Documentary

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6.0/10(2)

Lift shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young homeless and home-insecure ballet dancers in New York City and the mentor that inspires them.

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Production

Beaufort 9 Films, Vulcan Productions, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Catapult Film Fund, Foothill Productions, Tiger Tales Media

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Steven Melendez

Self

Diana Byer

Self

Victor Abreu

Self

Yolanssie Cardona

Self

Sharia Blockwood

Self

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