LIFT

This documentary examines homelessness in the United States by following a group of young ballet dancers in New York City who lack stable housing. The film focuses on how these individuals use dance to express themselves and overcome personal hardships while being guided by a mentor who also grew up in the foster care system.

Directed and produced by David Petersen along with Mary Recine, the film features Steven Melendez, Diana Byer, Victor Abreu, Yolanssie Cardona, and Sharia Blockwood appearing as themselves. The production was supported by several companies, including Vulcan Productions and JustFilms / Ford Foundation. Released in 2023 with a runtime of 85 minutes, the film has a rating of 7.6/10 on IMDb based on 97 votes.