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Lifted (2010)
The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.
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The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Drama, Family, Music
Written By:Lexi Alexander
In Theaters:8/13/2010
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Runtime:108 minutes
Studio:Tactical Media Productions, Listed Picture, Hunter Films, Picrow, Coronet Films
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