Straighten Up and Fly Right

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Straighten Up and Fly Right

2022

1h 28m

Comedy

Drama

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In a funk, Kristen, a physically disabled New York woman, walks dogs for a living but dreams of being a writer. When her life starts to unravel, she must make a choice to fall apart or straighten up.

Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

A film like this reminds us able-bodied people that even those with disabilities crave human contact, love and friendships. They need meaning in life.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 2, 2022

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Jim Laczkowski

Director's Club

A thoughtful, compassionate film. Portrays what it's like to live with a disability with warmth and raw intensity. The collaborative team of Tanenbaum and Abate should be embraced for this level of tenderness and vulnerability throughout.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 18, 2022

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Bailey Jo Josie

Film Inquiry

The film has crisp, dry humor and a real warmth that makes it one of the best films of this festival.

Apr 30, 2022

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Ray Lobo

Battle Royale With Cheese

Straighten Up and Fly Right works on several levels.

Mar 1, 2022

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

Straighten Up and Fly Right is touching and poignant. I’m still thinking about how fantastic this story is in portraying living with disabilities.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 13, 2022

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Synopsis

In a funk, Kristen, a physically disabled New York woman, walks dogs for a living but dreams of being a writer. When her life starts to unravel, she must make a choice to fall apart or straighten up.

Director: Kristen Abate, Steven Tanenbaum
Producer: Kristen Abate, Lindsey Cordero, Armando Croda, Steven Tanenbaum
Screenwriter: Kristen Abate, Steven Tanenbaum
Production Co: Another Urban Riff Production
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 28m