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Flying Lessons

"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.

Top Cast

  • 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

Overview

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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