Lifted (2010)

13 year old Henry Matthews struggles with life after his reservist father is deployed to Afghanistan. With the help of a local pastor, the boy decides to take part in a local singing contest.

Director:

Lexi Alexander

Writer:

Lexi Alexander

Stars:

Nicki Aycox, Uriah Shelton, Dash Mihok

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicki Aycox	...	Lisa Matthews
Uriah Shelton	...	Henry Matthews
Dash Mihok	...	William Matthews
Thad Mickler	...	Jeb
Ruben Studdard	...	Pastor Johnson
Howard Green	...	Carl
Barbara Kincaid-Hill	...	Mrs. Declaire
James Handy	...	Travis
Jonathan Fuller	...	Clayton
Danny Vinson	...	Mr. Shelton
Maggie Ballard	...	Laurie
Peggy Vanek-Titus	...	Jody
Cory Gluck	...	Toby
Jerry Douglass Sims	...	Judge #1
Anna Marie Dobbins	...	Tiffany Rose Walton

Storyline

Henry Matthews is an exceptionally talented young R&B singer whose happy family life is disrupted when his father, a marine, is re-deployed to Afghanistan. Despite all the obstacles including losing the family home and being forced to move in with his grandfather who hates his music, Henry is inspired to enter a teen singing competition in the hopes of winning and escaping a world that is falling apart.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for drug content, thematic elements, language and some violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 August 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Взлет

Filming Locations:

Irondale, Alabama, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hunter Films,Listed Picture,Pictures in a Row

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released straight to DVD in 2011.

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Soundtracks

Battle Hymn of the Republic
Written by Julia Ward Howe
Composed by William Steffe (uncredited)
Performed by Uriah Shelton
Arranged by Kurt Farquhar and Jordan B. Reynolds

User Reviews

Awesome movie!!!

This movie was the best movie that I have seen in a very long time. It will definitely make you cry. I really enjoyed the music as well. All I can say is that this is a must see movie. I really can't even say enough about this movie without giving it away. I have it on netflix and everyone that comes over, I make them watch it with me. After watching it, they walk away feeling a little better about their life and a little sadder for all of the men and women who are still left fighting for our country. I will continue to pray for the safe return for our brave men and women who are still fighting for our country. This movie just goes to show the world how children are affected by the death of their loved ones. It doesn't seem fair that these children have to go through such a tragedy at a very young age. My deepest sympathy goes out to these children.