Flying Lessons (2023)
Shit, shit, shit. Not moving a bit!
85 min
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.
- Release date
- October 15, 2023
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $80,000
Cast
- Shayvawn Webster as Talia
- Julia Schanker as Beatrice
- Gina Berceau as Social Worker
- Jessica Brokmeyer as Elizabeth
- Suzanne Buchko as Funeral Guest
- Danielle Cooper as Kid on Bus
- April Fritts as Rachel
- Lannon Fritts as Kid on Bus
- Nelson Fritts as Funeral Guest
- Steve Gambrill as Bus Guy
Crew
- Sarah G. Waldron · Director
- Julia Schanker · Writer
- Sarah G. Waldron · Writer
- Shayvawn Webster · Writer
- Danielle Cooper · Producer
- Sarah G. Waldron · Producer
- Reno Kersey · Composer
- Daniel Alanis · Cinematographer
- Sarah G. Waldron · Editor
- April Fritts · Casting director
- John Ort · Casting director