When We Rise

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Austin P. McKenzie

Young Cleve Jones

Emily Skeggs

Young Roma Guy

Jonathan Majors

Young Ken Jones

Fiona Dourif

Young Diane Jones