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When We Rise

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20172017
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Dustin Lance Black
  • Stars
    • Debra Winger
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Austin P. McKenzie
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Dustin Lance Black
  • Stars
    • Debra Winger
    • Rachel Griffiths
    • Austin P. McKenzie
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

    Episodes8

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    1 Season
    2017

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    When We Rise
    Trailer 2:16
    When We Rise

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    Mary-Louise Parker, Guy Pearce, Rachel Griffiths, and Michael Kenneth Williams in When We Rise (2017)
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    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Elena Kagan
    8 episodes8 eps • 2017
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Diane Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Austin P. McKenzie
    Austin P. McKenzie
    • Young Cleve Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Roma Guy
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Emily Skeggs
    Emily Skeggs
    • Young Roma Guy
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce
    • Cleve Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Jonathan Majors
    Jonathan Majors
    • Young Ken Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Ken Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Fiona Dourif
    Fiona Dourif
    • Young Diane Jones
    4 episodes4 eps • 2017
    Sam Jaeger
    Sam Jaeger
    • Richard
    3 episodes3 eps • 2017
    Ivory Aquino
    Ivory Aquino
    • Cecilia Chung
    3 episodes3 eps • 2017
    Douglas Smith
    Douglas Smith
    • Young Man
    3 episodes3 eps • 2017
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Dr. Jones
    3 episodes3 eps • 2017
    Alex Reznik
    Alex Reznik
    • Mitchell Katz
    3 episodes3 eps • 2017
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Pat Norman
    2 episodes2 eps • 2017
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Chad Griffin
    2 episodes2 eps • 2017
    Rosie O'Donnell
    Rosie O'Donnell
    • Del Martin
    2 episodes2 eps • 2017
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Sally Gearhart
    2 episodes2 eps • 2017
    • Creator
      • Dustin Lance Black
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    • Trivia
      Harvey Milk's actual bullhorn was used.
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    User reviews27

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    Top review
    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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    • Sober-Friend
    • Mar 17, 2017

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    • Release date
      • February 27, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Когда мы восстанем
    • 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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