Flying Lessons
“Shit, shit, shit. Not moving a bit!”
Synopsis
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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Flying Lessons - Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2023-04-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chelsea Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah G. Waldron
- Original Score
- Reno Kersey
- Original Title
- Flying Lessons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $80K
- Production Studios
- Scooter Films LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah G. Waldron
Reno Kersey
Daniel Alanis
Eric Stoltz, Jin Ha, Danielle Cooper, Sarah G. Waldron
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah G. Waldron
Director
Danielle Cooper
Producer
Daniel Alanis
Director of Photography
Sarah G. Waldron
Producer
Reno Kersey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Lessons
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What is Flying Lessons about?
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.
Who directed Flying Lessons?
Flying Lessons was directed by Sarah G. Waldron.
Who stars in Flying Lessons?
The principal cast of Flying Lessons includes Shayvawn Webster, Julia Schanker, April Fritts, Tori Ashley Matos, Gina Berceau.
When was Flying Lessons released and how long is it?
Flying Lessons was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Lessons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Lessons was composed by Reno Kersey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying Lessons?
Flying Lessons holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).