Review by mjanko2

Strip down, Rise Up, is an eye opener on the healing aspects of pole dancing. Not too many people think of pole that way! Director, Michele Ohayon's empathetic eye on women who have healed from all types of trauma by using the pole, is real! I cried in many places, but felt a sense of hope for these women and was thankful they found healing. They, and the Director had the courage to tell their raw and unfettered stories. Bravo to them!

If you're looking for the raw, sexy, misogynistic images of strippers empowering men, than look someplace else. This film is all about heart!