When We Rise
Series Overview
The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
43 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Mon, Feb 27, 2017
Dustin Lance BlackLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part IV”
An energized Cleve inspires a group of young activists to organize a march on Washington to demand full LGBTQ civil rights, while Roma uses her skills to reform healthcare in San Francisco. Elsewhere, a group forms to try overturning California's discriminatory proposition banning gay marriage.
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Cast & Creators
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Austin P. McKenzie
Young Cleve Jones
Emily Skeggs
Young Roma Guy
Jonathan Majors
Young Ken Jones
Fiona Dourif
Young Diane Jones
Rachel Griffiths
Diane Jones
Mary-Louise Parker
Roma Guy
Guy Pearce
Cleve Jones
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ken Jones
Ivory Aquino
Cecilia Chung
Debra Winger
Elena Kagan
David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Jones
Whoopi Goldberg
Pat Norman
Rosie O'Donnell
Del Martin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dustin Lance Black
Chris Bacon, Danny Elfman
Christopher Nelson, Michelle Tesoro, Timothy A. Good
Gus Van Sant, Laurence Mark, Bruce Cohen, Dustin Lance Black
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nelson
Editor
Michelle Tesoro
Editor
Bill Groom
Production Design
Timothy A. Good
Editor
Beatrice Sisul
Editor
Ken Rempel
Production Design
Chris Bacon
Original Music Composer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When We Rise
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What is When We Rise about?
The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.
How many seasons does When We Rise have?
When We Rise comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in When We Rise?
Key cast members in When We Rise include Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif, Rachel Griffiths.
Who created or directed When We Rise?
When We Rise was developed and directed by Dustin Lance Black.