Dance holds the transformative power to allow people to express their true feelings about society’s most vital issues. That emotional journey is highlighted in the powerful new documentary, ‘Lift.’

The award-winning film is how playing in theaters, courtesy of Paramount. The distributor is also releasing the movie On Demand today, September 22.

In honor of the project’s digital distribution, Film Factual is offering one lucky winner a digital code to watch the feature on iTunes. To enter the giveaway, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (also find us using @FilmFactualSite on both social media platforms). DM us on either account and let us know that you’re entering to win the ‘Lift’ digital code giveaway in the message. You have until September 29 to enter, and you can DM us once daily on each account. On September 29, we’ll pick the winners at random, and notify them through DM on each account. Good luck!

The documentary was executive produced by world-renowned ballerina Misty Copeland, and directed and produced by Academy Award nominee David Petersen. The movie features Steven Melendez (Principal Artist and Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet [NYTB]), Diana Byer (Founder and former Artistic Director of NYTB), Victor Abreu (LIFT Dance Student, Member of New York City Ballet’s corps de ballet), Yolannsie Cardona (LIFT Dance Student) and Sharia Blockwood (LIFT Dance Student).

‘Lift’ shines a spotlight on the of dance and the invisible story of homelessness in America through young home-insecure ballet dancers and their mentor who inspires them at NYTB. Over a decade in the making, the documentary follows children impacted by homelessness as they discover the magic of self-expression through dance. Guided by mentor Steven, whose journey leads back to his childhood shelter, their path within a remarkable ballet program becomes a celebration of joy and triumph in the face of adversity.   

LIFT Community Service Program provides scholarships for talented at-risk and underserved children at the School of NYTB, as well as programs that champion dance for the greater good. LIFT includes a year-round Study Program for children at risk and homeless.