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When We Rise

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.5K
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Austin P. McKenzie in When We Rise (2017)
When We Rise
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A chronicled re-telling of the gay-rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.A chronicled re-telling of the gay-rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.A chronicled re-telling of the gay-rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.

  • Creator
    • Dustin Lance Black
  • Stars
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Austin P. McKenzie
    • Mary-Louise Parker
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Dustin Lance Black
    • Stars
      • Rachel Griffiths
      • Austin P. McKenzie
      • Mary-Louise Parker
    • 31User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Diane Jones
    Austin P. McKenzie
    Austin P. McKenzie
    • Young Cleve Jones
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Roma Guy
    Emily Skeggs
    Emily Skeggs
    • Young Roma Guy
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Cleve Jones
    Jonathan Majors
    Jonathan Majors
    • Young Ken Jones
    Fiona Dourif
    Fiona Dourif
    • Young Diane Jones
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Ken Jones
    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Elena Kagan
    Sam Jaeger
    Sam Jaeger
    • Richard
    Ivory Aquino
    Ivory Aquino
    • Cecilia Chung
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    • Young Man
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Dr. Jones
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Pat Norman
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Chad Griffin
    Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell
    • Del Martin
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Sally Gearhart
    Dylan Walsh
    Dylan Walsh
    • Dr. Marcus Conant
    • Creator
      • Dustin Lance Black
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      Harvey Milk's actual bullhorn was used.
    • Connections
      Featured in When We Rise: The People Behind the Story (2017)

    User reviews31

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    8/10

    I love this film

    This may not be high on your list of "Must See" television but it should be. Even if you are not part of the LGBT community you know someone who is. Watching this may bring you a little understanding.

    This film is based on several real life people who were part the gay rights movement. Mostly set with the people that lived in the San Francisco from the beginning of the "Gay Rights Movement". This film is informative and we learn there is still modern day heroes.

    If you are gay then you will find this at times "hard to watch" but that is what makes this worth watching. It tells the truth. The "Up's & Downs".

    My favorite episode is the last one. There is a scene where near the very end that shows 2 people (An African American and an Asian American) hugging and embarrassing. No they are not lovers. They are two pioneers and survivors who share a genuine friendship and a deep love for each other that will bring a tear to your eye.
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    • Mar 16, 2017
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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 當我們崛起時
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • ABC Signature
      • Hungry Jackal Productions
      • Laurence Mark Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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