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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 keep 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, the feature film debut from writer/director Simon Steuri, is a poignant story of determination and resilience in the face of profound adversity.
HOW I LEARNED TO FLY (2023)
Written & Directed by: Simon Steuri
Cast: Marcus Scribner, Lonnie Chavis, Method Man, Cedric the Entertainer, Michele Selene Ang, Crystal Bush
Produced by: Eric Binns, Andrew Harvey, Oliver Ridge, Jewerl Ross
Co-Produced by: Gus Corwin, Viet Dang, Coco Meniaca
Executive produced by: Michael Rizzo, Marcus Scribner
Executive Produced by: Xiang He
Cinematography by: Irvin Y. Lu
Genre: Drama
RT: 104 minutes
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