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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Austin P. McKenzie
Young Cleve Jones
Emily Skeggs
Young Roma Guy
Jonathan Majors
Young Ken Jones
Fiona Dourif
Young Diane Jones
Rachel Griffiths
Diane Jones
Mary-Louise Parker
Roma Guy
Guy Pearce
Cleve Jones
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ken Jones
Ivory Aquino
Cecilia Chung
Debra Winger
Elena Kagan
David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Jones
Whoopi Goldberg
Pat Norman
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
When We Rise has 1 season with 4 episodes.
When We Rise premiered on February 27, 2017.
No, When We Rise has ended. The final episode aired on March 3, 2017.
When We Rise originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
When We Rise was created by Dustin Lance Black.
When We Rise has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.
When We Rise is classified as Drama.