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A journey from homelessness to the ballet stage, LIFT reveals how everyone is equal on the dance floor, especially if you try hard enough.

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We are honored to announce LIFT is the 2nd Place Audience Award -Documentary Winner at @tribeca! 🎉
Thank you to every audience member for voting for LIFT, among many wonderful festival films, & for recognizing the importance of ballet and the performing arts for every child!

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🌟 Wishing you a season of peace, hope and opportunity in the arts! ✨

We are grateful to everyone in LIFT who allowed us into their lives to tell their story, and to all of you for being such passionate supporters of this little film, which has come so far.  🎄#LIFTDocumentary

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🎭🎶 ‘A Tempo Saturday’ captures a fascinating conversation with Steven Melendez, Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet, and composer David K. Israel in the poignant “Letters to My Father” dance series.

Read more here: https://t.co/eExfEAWUpJ

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Guided by the vision of Diana Byer, founder of New York Theatre Ballet and the LIFT ballet program, Steven, Victor, Yolanssie, and Sharia made an aristocratic art form their own by telling their own story of stepping from the shelter to the stage.
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We’re honored to have a such a supportive and passionate collaborator in Misty Copeland! Thank you, @mistyonpointe , for all your love and support! https://t.co/otqfPZrnon

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Heartbreaking realities persist in New York City. According to the @nytimes, a record 119,300 New York City students were homeless last year. Read the full article here: https://t.co/5OxyIbAeSR

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✨ Witness the amazing journey of Victor Abreu in LIFT, as he prepares for his performance @nytheatreballet before his career changes forever guided by his mentor, Steven Melendez. Victor's story is a testament to the power of mentorship, especially in the face of homelessness.

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Steven Melendez’s captivating and powerful @cnn op-ed is a must-read! In ‘Opinion: An unconventional prescription for an invisible epidemic,’ he aims a spotlight on the hidden secret of homelessness in America, and how it affects children. Read here: https://t.co/bTorOrr6bZ

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🌟 🎬 #LIFTDocumentary Reliving a celebratory night for LIFT at the Paramount Screening room! We are so grateful to artist Thomas Allen Harris for moderating an incredible panel with the LIFT team & @mistyonpointe. LIFT continues to leap forward, thanks to our remarkable team!

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✨ #Flashback to the LIFT screening at the famous Roxy Theater in San Francisco on Nov 18th, with hosts & EP Bonni Cohen & Lisa Kleiner Chanoff! Q&A panelists included director David Petersen, @beaufort9films, producer Mary Recine & @NYTBallet director Steven Melendez 🌟#LIFTDoc

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🌟 A wonderful review from Awards Daily (@awardsdaily): “LIFT soars because of its raging, exuberant heart. There is nothing more enthralling than seeing a young person realize they are on the precipice of their own potential, and Lift feels like a gift.” ✨

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A fabulous awards and community screening of LIFT last night at Jacob Burns Film Center hosted by Xan Parker, with an inspired panel moderated by Jacqueline Glover.

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🎬✨ Happy Film Friday! For those of you who have seen LIFT more than once, tell us what you saw the second time, or the third!

Whether it's your first viewing or a nostalgic re-watch, let us know your thoughts. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the cinematic journey! 🍿🌟 #LIFTDoc

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🎥Join us for a special screening of LIFT & panel discussion with LIFT stars & filmmakers at the renowned Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville, NY, on December 4th at 7pm.

Register here 🎟️: https://t.co/kgjvoINtRh

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🌟 As we approach #Thanksgiving, we're filled with deep gratitude for the exceptional cast, tireless crew, and visionary producers who brought the magic of 'LIFT' to the screening. We want to express our appreciation for the incredible team that made 'LIFT' a reality. 🎥 #LIFTDoc

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🎬✨ An unforgettable night at the Paramount Screening room! The insightful panel, moderated by Thomas Allen Harris, featured the brilliant minds behind 'LIFT' – David Petersen, Sam Pollard, Steven Melendez, and Misty Copeland. 🌟🎥 #LIFTDocumentary @ParamountMovies

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🩰With grace and poise, Yolanssie at age 12 discovers beauty at the barre. Her resilience and dedication allow her to overcome the challenges of her daily life, and let her talent shine in LIFT. See her remarkable journey on AppleTV and Amazon Prime.✨🎥

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🌟 LIFT Spotlight: Gary Griffin, Cinematographer.
Meet Gary Griffin, one of the talented cinematographers on LIFT. Gary's skill as a verité cinematographer enabled him to capture critical moments in LIFT which brought the dramatic story to the screen. 📽️🌎 #LIFTDocumentary

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🌟LIFT Spotlight: M. Watanabe Milmore, ACE, Our Talented Editor! 🌟 

Meet Miki, an Emmy Award-winning editor of feature documentaries directed by Ron Howard & Joe Berlinger. Miki Milmore shaped & structured LIFT. Thank you, Miki, for lending your extraordinary talent to LIFT!

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 A big round of applause for our co-producer Laura Pilloni, pictured here at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Her talent, dedication and enthusiasm were vital to the making of LIFT.  Laura's previous documentaries include, ‘Chevla’ and ‘Home Truth.’  #LIFTDoc #ArtsForAll

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 Let's celebrate Martha Southgate, co-producer of LIFT. Martha is the author of four novels & also an associate producer on the documentary 'Let The Church Say Amen’. Martha's storytelling talents and background in dance contributed greatly to the making of LIFT.  #LIFTDoc