When We Rise(2017)
When We Rise Synopsis
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.
When We Rise (2017) is a drama series that premiered on February 27, 2017, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors and Fiona Dourif. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2017-02-27
- Last aired:
- 2017-03-03
- Producers:
- Bruce Cohen, Dustin Lance Black, Laurence Mark
When We Rise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Austin P. McKenzie
as Young Cleve Jones
Emily Skeggs
as Young Roma Guy
Jonathan Majors
as Young Ken Jones
Fiona Dourif
as Young Diane Jones
Rachel Griffiths
as Diane Jones
Mary-Louise Parker
as Roma Guy
Guy Pearce
as Cleve Jones
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Ken Jones
Ivory Aquino
as Cecilia Chung
Debra Winger
as Elena Kagan
David Hyde Pierce
as Dr. Jones
Whoopi Goldberg
as Pat Norman
Key crew
Executive produced by Bruce Cohen, Dustin Lance Black and Laurence Mark.
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When We Rise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 46 ratings.
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When We Rise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream When We Rise?
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When We Rise (2017) is available to stream on Hulu, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of When We Rise are there?
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When We Rise has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 27, 2017.
Is When We Rise still running?
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No. When We Rise is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 3, 2017.
Who is in the cast of When We Rise?
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When We Rise (2017) stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif and Rachel Griffiths. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is When We Rise any good?
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When We Rise (2017) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.