Watch When I Rise

A black woman attending college must face the problems associated with the civil rights movement. She is a talented music student at the University of Texas and lands the part in a school production. The powers-that-be at the school find out that the role she has won is supposed to be a white woman, and they expel her from the school. An uprising occurs as a result and a famous pop artist comes to her aid. The events that unfold will change the college student’s life forever.

When I Rise is a 2010 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 14 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.3.

Where to Watch When I Rise

When I Rise is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon. Some platforms allow you to rent When I Rise for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.