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Based on the memoirs of LGBT activist Cleve Jones, When We Rise chronicles the personal and political struggles, set-backs, and triumphs of a diverse group of LGBTQ+ individuals who helped pioneer a portion of the civil rights movement from its infancy in the 20th century to the successes of today.
A four-part drama that chronicles the gay rights movement in the US from 1969 to 2008, focusing on the personal stories of activists and families. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn about the awards and trivia of this IMDb-rated TV mini series.
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- 2017-02-27
- Drama
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Academy-Award winner Dustin Lance Black executive produces this miniseries chronicling the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of...
- (34)
- February 27, 2017
- Guy Pearce
A chronicle of the gay U.S. Civil Rights movement. Cleve flees his repressive family for San Francisco. Roma moves to San Francisco to open a women's center. Cleve works on the Harvey Milk election campaign. A disease dubbed "gay cancer" starts killing gay men. Ken enters a VA hospital to receive HIV treatment.
- 43 min
This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs 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.
When We Rise. This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs 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. Duration: 42m.
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Academy-Award winner Dustin Lance Black executive produces this miniseries chronicling the real-life personal and political struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of diverse LGBT activists who...
