Lift

Sep 15 2023 PG-13 NA
Documentary

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.

Plot

The New York Theatre Ballet's LIFT program offers scholarships to children experiencing homelessness, helping them develop untapped skills as classical dancers. Follows their turbulent journeys from shelter to stage

Written by

Lewis Erskine, Pedro Kos

Directed by

David Petersen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Beaufort 9 Films, Vulcan Productions, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Catapult Film Fund

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
97
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA