Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Synopsis
A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith
- Original Score
- Tom Phillips
- Original Title
- Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Ford Foundation / JustFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith
Tom Phillips
Antonio Rossi
Kim Miille
Cyndee Readdean, Stacey L. Holman, Stanley Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Nelson
Director
Kim Miille
Editor
Stanley Nelson
Screenplay
Cyndee Readdean
Producer
Stacey L. Holman
Producer
Marcia Smith
Screenplay
Stanley Nelson
Producer
Antonio Rossi
Director of Photography
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What is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities about?
A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
Who directed Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
The principal cast of Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities includes Not specified.
When was Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities released and how long is it?
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was composed by Tom Phillips.