Rise (2022)
Rise is a 2022 drama movie directed by Akin Omotoso, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki.
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
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What is Rise about?
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
When was Rise released?
Rise was released on 23 June 2022.
How long is Rise?
Rise runs 1h 53m.
Who made Rise?
Rise was directed by Akin Omotoso.
Where can I watch Rise?
Rise is available on Disney Plus.
Where to watch Rise
Stream: Disney Plus
Cast
- Uche Agada as Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Dayo Okeniyi as Charles Antetokounmpo
- Yetide Badaki as Veronica Antetokounmpo
- Ral Agada as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
- Jaden Osimuwa as Kostas Antetokounmpo
- Elijah Sholanke as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
- Taylor Nichols as John Hammond
- Panos Koronis as Takis Zivas
- Manish Dayal as Kevin Stephanides
- Christos Loulis as Poco
- Pilar Holland as Teresa Perez
- Maximiliano Hernández as OKC Thunder Rep