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Lifted

Lifted

One small leap can move heaven and earth

20107.01h 48m

Overview

The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.

Directed by Lexi Alexander
Written by Lexi Alexander
Produced by Deborah Del Prete
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Top Cast

Nicki Aycox

Nicki Aycox

Lisa Matthews

Uriah Shelton

Uriah Shelton

Henry Matthews

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

William Matthews

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Thad Mickler

Jeb

Ruben Studdard

Ruben Studdard

Pastor Johnson

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Barbara Kincaid-Hill

Mrs. Declaire

James Handy

James Handy

Travis

Jonathan Fuller

Jonathan Fuller

Clayton

Danny Vinson

Danny Vinson

Mr. Shelton

Anna Marie Dobbins

Anna Marie Dobbins

Tiffany Rose Walton

Themes & Keywords

child abusepastortraumatragedysingingmilitarysinging competitionwoman directorbulliedmusicgrief & loss

About Lifted

Lifted is a drama, family, music film released in 2010 exploring themes of child abuse, pastor, trauma, tragedy, singing, military. Directed by Lexi Alexander, it stars Nicki Aycox, Uriah Shelton, Dash Mihok. The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.

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