Documentary · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 25m

LIFT

Director

Cast

Steven Melendez as Self Diana Byer as Self Victor Abreu as Self Yolanssie Cardona as Self Sharia Blockwood as Self

Crew

Gary Keith Griffin — Director of Photography Alan Jacobsen — Director of Photography David Petersen — Editor M. Watanabe Milmore — Editor Kathryn Bostic — Original Music Composer David Petersen — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

homelessness ballet

Key Collaborators

David Petersen Director Gary Keith Griffin Director of Photography Alan Jacobsen Director of Photography David Petersen Editor M. Watanabe Milmore Editor Kathryn Bostic Original Music Composer David Petersen Producer Mary Recine Producer

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