Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities(2017)
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.
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017) is a documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson, released on January 23, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Nelson
- Writers:
- Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith
- Producers:
- Cyndee Readdean, Stacey L. Holman, Stanley Nelson
- Cinematographer:
- Antonio Rossi
- Production:
- ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities online?
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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
When was Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities released?
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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was released on January 23, 2017 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities worth watching?
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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.