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

The first film to be made under Alabama's new film incentive program.

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Quotes

Jeremy Walt: So, what do you want me to freestyle about?
Henry Matthews: Well, if I tell you, wouldn't that defeat the purpose of freestyling. Just say what you feel.
Jeremy Walt: It ain't always PG, my man.
Henry Matthews: [Long breath] Neither is life
Jeremy Walt: You're a wise kid, Henry Matthews.

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Soundtracks

Giggle Town
Written by Dylan Hunter, Mary Caldwell Hunter and John Paul Bruno
Performed by Mary Caldwell Hunter and John Paul Bruno

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.