15 September 2023 Factual 85 mins
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.
Watch the official LIFT 2023 trailer in HD below.
Steven Melendez as Self
Diana Byer as Self
Victor Abreu as Self
Yolanssie Cardona as Self
Sharia Blockwood as Self
David Petersen Director
David Petersen Editor
David Petersen Producer
Mary Recine Producer
Jody Allen Executive Producer
Puerto Rico 22 September 2023
United States 22 September 2023
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