Flying Lessons

Shit, shit, shit. Not moving a bit!

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.

Cast

Shayvawn Webster

Talia

Julia Schanker

Beatrice

April Fritts

Rachel

Tori Ashley Matos

Sofia

Gina Berceau

Social Worker Lady

Crew

Sarah G. Waldron

Director

John Ort

Casting

Danielle Cooper

Producer

Eric Stoltz

Executive Producer

Jin Ha

Executive Producer

Kristina Lally

Camera Operator

Daniel Alanis

Director of Photography

Daniel Alanis

Camera Operator

Vincent Morano

Co-Producer

Sarah G. Waldron

Producer

Clips & Videos

Flying Lessons - Teaser