SCREENINGS

Paramount Digital Release

After a theatrical release by Paramount Pictures in theaters, LIFT is now available on many platforms, including Peacock Premium, Google Play, Amazon & AppleTV.

Watch on AppleTV
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Paramount Theatrical Release

In September 2023, Paramount Pictures released LIFT theatrically in
21 cities nationwide, including:

New York | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Chicago | Philadelphia | Boston | Washington DC | Atlanta | Houston | Seattle | Miami | Tampa | Portland | Birmingham | Albuquerque | Nashville

Awards

2024 News & Documentary Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Arts and Cultural Documentary

Tribeca Festival World Premiere - Best Documentary Audience Award 2nd Place

San Francisco Dance Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary

Palm Springs International Film Festival - Best of Fest

Chita Riviera Award - Outstanding Direction of a Dance Documentary

Shine Global Award - Winner Top Prize Children’s Resilience in Film Award

Seattle International Film Festival - Winner Best Documentary Audience Award 2nd Place

Festivals

World Premiere Tribeca Festival (Audience Award)

Hampton International Film Festival

San Francisco Dance Film Festival (Best Documentary)

Palm Springs International Film Festival (Best of Fest)

Miami International Film Festival ]

Seattle International Film Festival (Audience Award)

Cartagena International Film Festival

Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival

Current Impact Screenings + Panels

Partnered with film and community organizations across the US to implement a two-year long impact campaign. Upcoming screenings, panels and master classes for the Southern Circuit, sponsored by South Arts, include:

  • Screening followed by a Q&A with LIFT star and NYTB artistic director Steven Melendez

  • 2:00 pm screening followed by a Q&A with LIFT star and NYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez

    171 E Main St, Canton, GA 30114

  • Lawrenceville Arts Center

    125 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

    7 pm screening followed by a panel discussion with LIFT producer Mary Recine and LIFT star and NYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez.

    Screening partner
    Aurora Theatre Inc

  • 7 PM Screening, followed by Q&A discussion with LIFT producer Mary Recine and LIFT star and NYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez

    The Plaza Arts Center
    305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024

  • 6 PM Reception and a 7 PM screening, followed by a Q&A and discussion with LIFT producer Mary Recine and LIFT star Steven Melendez.

    Christ Church & Carriage House
    680 S Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354

  • 7 PM screening, followed by a panel discussion with LIFT producer Mary Recine and LIFT star and NYTB Artistic Director Steven Melendez.

    Emory University

    White Hall 207

    301 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322

  • Screening followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen

  • Screening, followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen

    Delta State University 

  • Screening followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen

    Mississippi Film Society

    Jackson, MS

  • LIFT screening, followed by a Q&A with LIFT director-producer David Petersen.

  • LIFT screening, followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen and LIFT producer Mary Recine.

  • LIFT screening, followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen and LIFT producer Mary Recine.

  • LIFT screening followed by a Q&A with LIFT director David Petersen and LIFT producer Mary Recine.

Past Impact Screenings + Panels

  • 7pm screening followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and subject Steven Melendez and Sharia Blockwood

    Moderated by Jackie Glover

    This film is part of the Community Matters: Now More Than Ever series.

  • 6:30pm screening followed by a panel with Steven Melendez, Diana Byer and Tiffany Cordero

  • National Gallery’s East Building Auditorium

    4th St NW, Washington, DC 20565

    2pm screening followed by a panel discussion with LIFT’s film subjects,
    director David Petersen and moderated by producer Mary Recine.

  • Monday, Sept 18 at 7:00PM

    Paramount Screening Room

    Moderated by: Helene Stapinski author and journalist

  • Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck, NY in association with Kaatsbaan Cultural Center to under-resourced youth and the Upstate Films membership

    Moderated by: Adam Weinert of Kaatsbaan

  • Regal Cinemas Union Square

  • 7pm screening followed by a panel with David Petersen and Steven Melendez

  • As part of Jacob’s Pillow PillowTalks series, this free screening is part of Jacob’s Pillow Community Engagement Program

  • Organized by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the National Conference on Ending Homelessness and Capitol Hill Day brings together service providers, system leaders, advocates, and people with lived experience of homelessness to learn from each other, discuss best practices, and share new innovations in the field.

    Hilton Hotel, Washington DC

  • The Billie Holiday Theatre, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

    LIFT outreach screening as part of day of films, panels, live performances, and music that shines a spotlight on the invisible and intimate stories of our society's overlooked people; places

    Moderated by Karine Plantadit with special guests Steven Melendez, Ronald K. Brown and Arcell Cabuag

  • Libraries across the US are increasingly on the frontlines of America’s homelessness crisis, this ALOUD event is the premiere impact screening of LIFT in Los Angeles and part of the film’s outreach efforts to inspire audiences, arts and social service organizations, and families experiencing home insecurity.

  • Special screening hosted by Ford Foundation president, Darren Walker, for leaders and members in social justice and the arts.