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Flying Lessons follows two estranged sisters forced together by their mother’s sudden death: Beatrice, an autistic high schooler who wants to learn to fly, and Talia, a queer musician with no interest in teaching her.

Starring and co-written by the autistic actress the story is based on, the film showcases a unique and underrepresented perspective on death and grief.

Introducing JULIA SCHANKER

Julia was adopted from China at five, and diagnosed with autism shortly thereafter. 

she is filmmaker sarah waldron's godsister

a brilliant performer, Julia not only improvised all of her lines for the movie and consulted on the script, but she also played the cello, violin and piano live,

and did the artwork for her wardrobe and set design!

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