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When We Rise
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When We Rise

2017-02-27 · 43 min / episode · ★ 6.3

Drama

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.

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Creators
Dustin Lance Black
Production companies
ABC Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Austin P. McKenzieAustin P. McKenzieYoung Cleve Jones
Emily SkeggsEmily SkeggsYoung Roma Guy
Jonathan MajorsJonathan MajorsYoung Ken Jones
Fiona DourifFiona DourifYoung Diane Jones
Rachel GriffithsRachel GriffithsDiane Jones
Mary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerRoma Guy
Guy PearceGuy PearceCleve Jones
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsKen Jones
Ivory AquinoIvory AquinoCecilia Chung
Debra WingerDebra WingerElena Kagan
David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceDr. Jones
Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergPat Norman
Rosie O'DonnellRosie O'DonnellDel Martin

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