Rise
“Can the end of one dream give rise to another?”
Synopsis
Celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team that perished in a plane crash on its way to the World Championships in Prague. Produced and directed by 16-time Emmy Award winners Lookalike Productions, RISE documents the sports' growth in popularity over the years and features various luminaries of American figure skating. Proceeds from RISE will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating's Memorial Fund, which was established on Feb. 23, 1961, as a living legacy of those who lost their lives. The film's Feb. 17, 2011, premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Stern Winters
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Monteith
- Original Title
- Rise
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Stern Winters
Maggie Monteith
Nancy Stern Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Stern Winters
Producer
Nancy Stern Winters
Director
Maggie Monteith
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise
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What is Rise about?
Celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team that perished in a plane crash on its way to the World Championships in Prague. Produced and directed by 16-time Emmy Award winners Lookalike Productions, RISE documents the sports' growth in popularity over the years and features various luminaries of American figure skating. Proceeds from RISE will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating's Memorial Fund, which was established on Feb. 23, 1961, as a living legacy of those who lost their lives. The film's Feb. 17, 2011, premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.
Who directed Rise?
Rise was directed by Nancy Stern Winters.
Who stars in Rise?
The principal cast of Rise includes Matt Lauer, Michelle Kwan, Brian Boitano, Patricia Clarkson, Dakota Fanning.
When was Rise released and how long is it?
Rise was released in 2011 with a total runtime of Unknown.