The Secret Art of Human Flight

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After the sudden death of his wife, children’s book author Ben Grady (Grant Rosenmeyer) goes through an extreme mourning process, alienating himself from his sister Gloria (Lucy DeVito) and her husband Tom (Nican Robinson). When Ben stumbles upon the dark web, he discovers a mysterious self-help book written by an enigmatic guru named "Mealworm" (Oscar Nominee Paul Raci), who claims to have harnessed the power to fly. The book arrives... and so does Mealworm, forcing Ben to navigate his family life, accusations of foul play, and the bizarre rituals laid before him by his new mentor, in the hopes of healing and ultimately achieving human flight.

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

What will stick with viewers is most likely Mendoza and Orenshein’s tender portrait of the act of grieving.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 14, 2024

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Writer Jesse Orenstein and director H.P. Mendoza are good at poker-faced goofiness, and there's a characteristically excellent supporting performance by "Sound of Metal" star Paul Raci.

Jun 20, 2023

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Peter Debruge

Variety

This high-concept, lo-fi indie drama could have gone spiraling off into insufferably eccentric territory, but instead remains grounded in its focus on a young creative type coping with the loss of his soulmate.

Jun 9, 2023

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Beth Accomando

KPBS.org

It is a genre-bending film about loss and grief. It is filled with unexpected humor and whimsy. I guarantee it will surprise you and lift your spirits.

Jul 24, 2024

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Lael Loewenstein

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

The best part of the film by far is Paul Raci.

Jul 13, 2024

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

A beautifully touching portrait of grief.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 13, 2024

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Mr. Hollywood

You could tell the budget wasnt that big but they do everything they can with what they had. A very enjoyable film. I like when films actually go there and dont take the easy way out. Definitely check it out

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Ricky

This film needs more recognition

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/24

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Denise M

This is an Oscar Contender. Best film I've seen so far this year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Audience Member

Absolutely beautiful fantasia about loss and grief and renewal. Strange, allusive, and very moving. I’ll definitely see it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Synopsis

After the sudden death of his wife, children’s book author Ben Grady (Grant Rosenmeyer) goes through an extreme mourning process, alienating himself from his sister Gloria (Lucy DeVito) and her husband Tom (Nican Robinson). When Ben stumbles upon the dark web, he discovers a mysterious self-help book written by an enigmatic guru named "Mealworm" (Oscar Nominee Paul Raci), who claims to have harnessed the power to fly. The book arrives... and so does Mealworm, forcing Ben to navigate his family life, accusations of foul play, and the bizarre rituals laid before him by his new mentor, in the hopes of healing and ultimately achieving human flight.

Director: H.P. Mendoza
Producer: Tina Carbone, Jonathan Lim, Grant Rosenmeyer, Benjamin Wiessner
Screenwriter: Jesse Orenshein
Distributor: Level 33 Entertainment
Production Co: Florida Hill Entertainment, Codaheart, Marginal Mediaworks, Vanishing Angle, City Hill Arts, Rogue Wave Pictures, Chicago Media Angels, Dweck Productions, Ersatz Film
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 5, 2024, Limited
Runtime: 1h 47m