How I Learned to Fly
Synopsis
Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents. The two have to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-03
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Marcus Scribner
Daniel Davis
Lonnie Chavis
Eli Davis
Michele Selene Ang
Yaya
Method Man
Cliff Davis
Cedric the Entertainer
Louis
Crystal Bush
Dorothee Davis
Jennifer Lee Laks
Katherine
Tristan Allerick Chen
Eli's Friend Jack
Tristan Lee Griffin
Eli's Friend Josh
Evgeniya Orudzheva
Lada
Craig Gellis
Jerry
Remy O'Brien
Mrs. Meyers
Alberto Manquero
Eduardo
Adrian Quiñonez
Officer Luz
Ricardo Mamood-Vega
Manuel
Dominick Hamilton
Neighborhood Teen
Nicholas Donte Darnell
Neighborhood Teen
Nick Darnell
Classmate #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Black Harvest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Steuri
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Steuri
- Original Title
- How I Learned to Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Silent R Management
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Steuri
Simon Steuri
Irvin Y. Liu
Simon Steuri
Eric Binns, Andrew Harvey, Oliver Ridge, Jewerl Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Steuri
Writer
Simon Steuri
Director
Simon Steuri
Editor
Eric Binns
Producer
Andrew Harvey
Producer
Oliver Ridge
Producer
Jewerl Ross
Producer
Irvin Y. Liu
Director of Photography
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What is How I Learned to Fly about?
Two African-American teenage boys are suddenly and mysteriously abandoned by their parents. The two have to learn how to survive on their own. From this desertion, comes an experience of beauty, meaning and enduring love.
Who directed How I Learned to Fly?
How I Learned to Fly was directed by Simon Steuri.
Who stars in How I Learned to Fly?
The principal cast of How I Learned to Fly includes Marcus Scribner, Lonnie Chavis, Michele Selene Ang, Method Man, Cedric the Entertainer.
When was How I Learned to Fly released and how long is it?
How I Learned to Fly was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.