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

2017·Movie
1h 25min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Black Education HistoryHBCU StoryAmerican DreamSocial JusticeCultural PrideAcademic ExcellenceCivil Rights MovementInspirational Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Stanley Nelson
Written by:
Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith
Produced by:
Stanley Nelson, Stacey L. Holman, Cyndee Readdean
Composed by:
Tom Phillips

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Where can I stream Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities legally?

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Is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?

1 h 25 min

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?

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