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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

MOVIE • 2017

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

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A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.

TMDB ★ 4.0/5Votes: 7
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Documentary

Top Cast

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Director

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Marcia Smith

Screenplay

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Cyndee Readdean

Producer

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Stacey L. Holman

Producer

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Kim Miille

Editor

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Jota Mun

Assistant Editor

Antonio Rossi

Antonio Rossi

Director of Photography

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Tom Phillips

Music

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Cara Fitts

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Where to watch

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Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 23, 2017

Runtime

85 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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Revenue

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