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      How I Learned to Fly

      Released Dec 1, 2023 1 hr. 44 min. Drama TRAILER for How I Learned to Fly: Trailer 1 List
      63% 8 Reviews Tomatometer Two African-American teenage brothers suddenly find themselves on their own after being mysteriously abandoned by their parents. Deeply haunted by the mental and physical abuse inflicted by their father (Wu-Tang Clan's Cliff "Method Man" Smith), elder brother Daniel (Marcus Scribner, ABC's Black-ish) is determined to prevent their lives from falling apart. He maintains a daily routine, works as a dishwasher and does his best to keep a roof over their heads. Younger brother Eli (Lonnie Chavis, NBC's This Is Us) struggles to cope with the absence of his mother, leaving her voicemail messages in search of answers. Embarking on a journey of survival and self-discovery, they uncover moments of beauty, newfound meaning and enduring love that strengthen their bond despite the uncertain road ahead. Featuring supporting performances by Cedric the Entertainer and Michele Selene Ang, How I Learned to Fly is a poignant story of determination and resilience in the face of profound adversity. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 21 Buy Now

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      Tomasina W Intriguing, shocking, and a complete tearjerker. The actors where phenomenal. To take a journey with these two brothers, will having thinking about the choices that many people make in their lives. A must watch movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome How I Learned to Fly reminds us that humans aren’t meant to go it alone. That the easiest thing a person can do is to offer help and the bravest thing a person can do is accept that help. Feb 24, 2024 Full Review Matthew Roe Film Threat This narrative structure (or lack thereof) ends up as both a profound positive and a somewhat detractive negative for How I Learned to Fly. Rated: 7/10 Dec 12, 2023 Full Review Julian Roman MovieWeb How I Learned to Fly is a heartbreaking journey through poverty and helplessness. The film's message has merit and illustrates serious societal failures, but unfortunately veers into sluggish melodrama. Rated: 2/5 Dec 5, 2023 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Gentle and deeply compassionate, this drama manages to depict harsh realities without being harsh itself, focusing on hope and change. Rated: 4/5 Dec 3, 2023 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru A wise, tender and heartfelt emotional journey. It embraces the message behind Pablo Neruda's poem, "They can cut all of the flowers, but they can't stop the spring from coming." Dec 1, 2023 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies It's a fine line between drama and melodrama, and How I Learned to Fly crosses it a few too many times to ignore. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Two African-American teenage brothers suddenly find themselves on their own after being mysteriously abandoned by their parents. Deeply haunted by the mental and physical abuse inflicted by their father (Wu-Tang Clan's Cliff "Method Man" Smith), elder brother Daniel (Marcus Scribner, ABC's Black-ish) is determined to prevent their lives from falling apart. He maintains a daily routine, works as a dishwasher and does his best to keep a roof over their heads. Younger brother Eli (Lonnie Chavis, NBC's This Is Us) struggles to cope with the absence of his mother, leaving her voicemail messages in search of answers. Embarking on a journey of survival and self-discovery, they uncover moments of beauty, newfound meaning and enduring love that strengthen their bond despite the uncertain road ahead. Featuring supporting performances by Cedric the Entertainer and Michele Selene Ang, How I Learned to Fly is a poignant story of determination and resilience in the face of profound adversity.
      Director
      Simon Steuri
      Screenwriter
      Lonnie Chavis, Simon Steuri
      Distributor
      Film Movement
      Production Co
      Silent R Management
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 1, 2023, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 20, 2024
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