LIFT
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysTribeca Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 22, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Petersen
- Original Score
- Kathryn Bostic
- Original Title
- LIFT
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Beaufort 9 Films, Vulcan Productions, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Catapult Film Fund, Foothill Productions, Tiger Tales Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Petersen
Kathryn Bostic
Alan Jacobsen, Gary Keith Griffin
David Petersen, M. Watanabe Milmore
Jody Allen, Sam Pollard, Ruth johnson, Mary Recine, David Petersen
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Recine
Producer
David Petersen
Producer
David Petersen
Editor
David Petersen
Director
M. Watanabe Milmore
Editor
Alan Jacobsen
Director of Photography
Gary Keith Griffin
Director of Photography
Kathryn Bostic
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for LIFT.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring LIFT.
list23
Similar Titles to LIFT
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.5
7.5
8.9
4.7
10.0
7.0
10.0
7.3
8.0
9.5
More Like LIFT
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About LIFT
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is LIFT about?
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.
Who directed LIFT?
LIFT was directed by David Petersen.
Who stars in LIFT?
The principal cast of LIFT includes Steven Melendez, Diana Byer, Victor Abreu, Yolanssie Cardona, Sharia Blockwood.
When was LIFT released and how long is it?
LIFT was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for LIFT?
The original motion picture soundtrack for LIFT was composed by Kathryn Bostic.
What is the age rating and content advisory for LIFT?
LIFT holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).