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When We Rise (2017)

TV Series ★ 6.2 43 min

Drama

The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

Dustin Lance Black Creator

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Quick facts

Released
February 27, 2017
Runtime
43 min
IMDb
tt5292622
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
ABC Studios

Themes

Cast

Austin P. McKenzie Austin P. McKenzie Young Cleve Jones Emily Skeggs Emily Skeggs Young Roma Guy Jonathan Majors Jonathan Majors Young Ken Jones Fiona Dourif Fiona Dourif Young Diane Jones Rachel Griffiths Rachel Griffiths Diane Jones Mary-Louise Parker Mary-Louise Parker Roma Guy Guy Pearce Guy Pearce Cleve Jones Michael Kenneth Williams Michael Kenneth Williams Ken Jones Ivory Aquino Ivory Aquino Cecilia Chung Debra Winger Debra Winger Elena Kagan David Hyde Pierce David Hyde Pierce Dr. Jones Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg Pat Norman Rosie O'Donnell Rosie O'Donnell Del Martin

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Frequently asked questions

What is When We Rise about?
The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.
Who created When We Rise?
When We Rise was created by Dustin Lance Black.
Who stars in When We Rise?
When We Rise stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif.
When was When We Rise released?
When We Rise is a 2017 drama series.
Where can I watch When We Rise?
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