Rising
“Why does it take a disaster to bring us together?”
Synopsis
A family and their diverse neighbors struggle to survive rising floodwaters and bias in the heart of America.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Nutter
- Screenplay & Story
- Azia Squire, Lena Waithe
- Original Title
- Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Great Guns Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Nutter
Azia Squire, Lena Waithe
Laura Gregory, Thom Fennessey, Diego De La Maza
Department Leadership Roster
David Nutter
Director
Azia Squire
Writer
Thom Fennessey
Producer
Lena Waithe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rising about?
A family and their diverse neighbors struggle to survive rising floodwaters and bias in the heart of America.
Who directed Rising?
Rising was directed by David Nutter.
Who stars in Rising?
The principal cast of Rising includes Surela Basu, Emily C. Chang, Erick Juarez, Kumar Govind, Grace Carol.
When was Rising released and how long is it?
Rising was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 11m.