The Rising Place
“A story about discovering your heart in a place you never expected.”
Synopsis
The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.
Top Cast
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Laurel Holloman
Emily Hodge
Elise Neal
Wilma Watson
Mark Webber
Will Bacon
Frances Fisher
Virginia Wilder
Billy Campbell
Streete Wilder
Tess Harper
Rebecca Hodge
Jennifer Holliday
Sadie
S. Epatha Merkerson
Lessie Watson
Liam Aiken
Emmett Wilder
Alice Drummond
Aunt Millie
Gary Cole
Avery Hodge
Jackson Walker
Harry C. Devening
Mason Gamble
Franklin Pou - age 12
Nate Bynum
Brother Isaac
Jackie Bateman
Emily Hodge - age 10
Courtney Campbell
Wilma Watson - age 10
Janie Story
Young Ruth - age 8
Paul Davis
Franklin Pou - age 8
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Rice
- Screenplay & Story
- David Armstrong, Tom Rice
- Original Title
- The Rising Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Flatland Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Rice
David Armstrong, Tom Rice
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Rice
Writer
Tom Rice
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rising Place
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What is The Rising Place about?
The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.
Who directed The Rising Place?
The Rising Place was directed by Tom Rice.
Who stars in The Rising Place?
The principal cast of The Rising Place includes Laurel Holloman, Elise Neal, Mark Webber, Frances Fisher, Billy Campbell.
When was The Rising Place released and how long is it?
The Rising Place was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is The Rising Place based on a book or true story?
The Rising Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Armstrong".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rising Place?
The Rising Place holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).