When I Rise (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2010, When I Rise is a notable film directed by Mat Hames.
What it’s about. A documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who finds herself at the epicenter of racial controversy, struggling against the odds and ultimately ascending to the heights of international opera. A gifted black music student at the University of Texas is thrust into a civil rights storm that changes her life forever. Barbara Smith Conrad is cast in an opera opposite a white male classmate fueling a racist backlash from members of the Texas legislature. Barbara's expulsion from the cast escalates the incident to national news, prompting unexpected support from a pop superstar. This small-town girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano and headlines on stages worldwide.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, When I Rise sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When I Rise page.
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- Where can I watch When I Rise (2010)?
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- Is When I Rise worth watching?
- When I Rise holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was When I Rise released?
- When I Rise was released in 2010.