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Ways to Fly

2025-02-12 · 13 min · Not rated

Comedy · Family

When her barrettes mess up her pirouettes, an excitable, hyper-focused Black girl must power through the distractions -- and her mother's expectations -- to fly like the ballerinas do.

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Directors
Kirby Marshall-Collins
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Kyrie McAlpinKyrie McAlpinNia
Fadhia Carmelle MarcelinFadhia Carmelle MarcelinRenee / Mom
Zaire DavisMissy
Ashley ChatmanAshley ChatmanDance Teacher

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