When We Rise (2017)
When We Rise is a 2017 drama series created by Dustin Lance Black. It stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs and Jonathan Majors.
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.
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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.
When was When We Rise released?
When We Rise was released on 27 February 2017.
How many episodes does When We Rise have?
When We Rise has 4 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made When We Rise?
When We Rise was created by Dustin Lance Black.
Where can I watch When We Rise?
When We Rise is available on Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch When We Rise
Stream: Hulu
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
Cast
- Austin P. McKenzie as Young Cleve Jones
- Emily Skeggs as Young Roma Guy
- Jonathan Majors as Young Ken Jones
- Fiona Dourif as Young Diane Jones
- Rachel Griffiths as Diane Jones
- Mary-Louise Parker as Roma Guy
- Guy Pearce as Cleve Jones
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Ken Jones
- Ivory Aquino as Cecilia Chung
- Debra Winger as Elena Kagan
- David Hyde Pierce as Dr. Jones
- Whoopi Goldberg as Pat Norman