Lisa Matthews (played by Nicki Aycox) is a protagonist in Lifted.
Henry's mother and William's wife. Struggles with drug addiction but has been sober for over a year. Moves into her father's trailer after financial hardship and later relapses, breaking her promise to stay clean. Travels to Birmingham to find Henry after seeing him on the news. Henry Matthews (played by Uriah Shelton) is a protagonist in Lifted.
The protagonist, a talented middle-school singer dealing with bullying and family struggles. Guided by his late father's spirit, he enters the Alabama Teen Star Quest competition in Birmingham. Initially drops out when he realizes his father died, but ultimately wins with the help of his father's friend. William Matthews (played by Dash Mihok) appears in Lifted.
Henry's father and a garage mechanic in the Reserves. Deployed to Afghanistan where he is killed. His spirit remains with Henry throughout his journey, offering guidance and appearing at the competition to support him until the end. Pastor Johnson (played by Ruben Studdard) appears in Lifted.
A Baptist church pastor who takes Henry in after he seeks refuge from bullies. Recognizes Henry's vocal talent while playing the piano and gives him a flyer for the Alabama Teen Star Quest singing competition.
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Characters
Lisa Matthews
(played by Nicki Aycox) — protagonist
Henry's mother and William's wife. Struggles with drug addiction but has been sober for over a year. Moves into her father's trailer after financial hardship and later relapses, breaking her promise t...
Henry Matthews
(played by Uriah Shelton) — protagonist
The protagonist, a talented middle-school singer dealing with bullying and family struggles. Guided by his late father's spirit, he enters the Alabama Teen Star Quest competition in Birmingham. Initia...
William Matthews
(played by Dash Mihok) — supporting
Henry's father and a garage mechanic in the Reserves. Deployed to Afghanistan where he is killed. His spirit remains with Henry throughout his journey, offering guidance and appearing at the competiti...
Pastor Johnson
(played by Ruben Studdard) — supporting
A Baptist church pastor who takes Henry in after he seeks refuge from bullies. Recognizes Henry's vocal talent while playing the piano and gives him a flyer for the Alabama Teen Star Quest singing com...
Key Relationships
Henry Matthews → Pastor Johnson
(Professional Mentor)
William Matthews → Lisa Matthews
(Family Spouse)
Henry Matthews → Lisa Matthews
(Family Mother)
Henry Matthews → William Matthews
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A story of familial loss, musical aspiration, and spiritual guidance overcoming domestic crisis.
