Ferguson Rises
“A father's journey to find purpose within tragedy.”
Synopsis
Before George Floyd, before Breonna Taylor, before America knew about Black Lives Matter, there was Michael Brown, Jr. On August 9th, 2014, in Ferguson, Missouri, a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed Brown. The community reacted in protest, anger, frustration, and fear. Six years later, a new story emerges - one filled with hope, love, and beauty.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mobolaji Olambiwonnu
- Original Score
- Sion Dey
- Original Title
- Ferguson Rises
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Yoruba Saxon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mobolaji Olambiwonnu
Sion Dey
Jerry Henry
Faisal Azam, Bradinn French, Nicole West
Jessica Oyelowo, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Tanayi Seabrook, Nick Moon, Gigi Pritzker
Department Leadership Roster
Mobolaji Olambiwonnu
Director
Jessica Oyelowo
Producer
Mobolaji Olambiwonnu
Producer
Tanayi Seabrook
Producer
Nick Moon
Producer
Daisy Mo
Producer
Lisa Smithline
Producer
TJ Odebunmi
Producer
David Oyelowo
Producer
Tamika Lamison
Producer
Faisal Azam
Editor
Bradinn French
Editor
Jerry Henry
Director of Photography
Nicole West
Editor
Andrew Brown
Editor
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What is Ferguson Rises about?
Before George Floyd, before Breonna Taylor, before America knew about Black Lives Matter, there was Michael Brown, Jr. On August 9th, 2014, in Ferguson, Missouri, a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed Brown. The community reacted in protest, anger, frustration, and fear. Six years later, a new story emerges - one filled with hope, love, and beauty.
Who directed Ferguson Rises?
Ferguson Rises was directed by Mobolaji Olambiwonnu.
Who stars in Ferguson Rises?
The principal cast of Ferguson Rises includes Not specified.
When was Ferguson Rises released and how long is it?
Ferguson Rises was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Ferguson Rises?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ferguson Rises was composed by Sion Dey.