Baltimore Rising(2017)
We are the power.
Baltimore Rising Synopsis
In the wake of Freddie Gray's death in police custody, peaceful protests and destructive riots erupted as the city awaited the fate of six police officers involved in the incident. Follow the activists, police officers, community leaders and gang affiliates, who struggle to hold Baltimore together.
Baltimore Rising (2017) is a documentary film directed by Sonja Sohn, released on November 20, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Devin Allen, Genard Shadow Barr, Elijah Cummings and Kevin Davis. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sonja Sohn
- Production:
- HBO, HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Baltimore Rising (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Baltimore Rising before you stream it.
Baltimore Rising Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Devin Allen
Devin Allen
as Himself
- Genard Shadow Barr
Genard Shadow Barr
as Himself
Elijah Cummings
as Himself
Kevin Davis
as Himself
- Makayla Gilliam-Price
Makayla Gilliam-Price
as Herself
- Sherrilyn Ifill
Sherrilyn Ifill
as Herself
- Adam Jackson
Adam Jackson
as Himself
- Dayvon Love
Dayvon Love
as Himself
- William 'Billy' Murphy Jr.
William 'Billy' Murphy Jr.
as Himself
- Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
as Herself
- Kwame Rose
Kwame Rose
as Himself
- Melvin Russell
Melvin Russell
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Sonja Sohn.
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Baltimore Rising Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Baltimore Rising – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baltimore Rising online?
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Baltimore Rising (2017) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Baltimore Rising?
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The main cast of Baltimore Rising (2017) includes Devin Allen, Genard Shadow Barr, Elijah Cummings, Kevin Davis and Makayla Gilliam-Price. The film was directed by Sonja Sohn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baltimore Rising released?
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Baltimore Rising was released on November 20, 2017 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Baltimore Rising worth watching?
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Baltimore Rising (2017) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baltimore Rising?
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Yes. The official Baltimore Rising trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.