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  • The Rising Place (2001)
  • PG-13
    93 min | Drama
The Rising Place (2001)
PG-13
93 min | Drama

The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.
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Director
Writers
Tom Rice (written by) | David Armstrong (based on the novel by)
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Editor
Production Designer
Willie Blanchard (as William J. Blanchard)
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Release date
Feb 2001 (United States)
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34 cast members
Name Known for
Liam Aiken
Emmett Wilder Emmett Wilder   See fewer
Frances Fisher
Virginia Wilder Virginia Wilder   See fewer
Alice Drummond
Aunt Millie Aunt Millie   See fewer
Frances Sternhagen
Ruth Wilder Ruth Wilder   See fewer
Jackie Bateman
Emily Hodge (age 10) Emily Hodge (age 10)   See fewer
Courtney Campbell
Wilma Watson (age 10) Wilma Watson (age 10)   See fewer
Laurel Holloman
Emily Hodge Emily Hodge   See fewer
Mark Webber
Will Bacon Will Bacon   See fewer
Tess Harper
Rebecca Hodge Rebecca Hodge   See fewer
Gary Cole
Avery Hodge Avery Hodge   See fewer
Janie Story
Young Ruth (age 8) Young Ruth (age 8)   See fewer
Jackson Walker
Harry C. Devening Harry C. Devening   See fewer
Elise Neal
Wilma Watson Wilma Watson   See fewer
Eddie Cotton Jr.
Walter Malone Walter Malone   See fewer
Debra Heitman
Mary Beth Dearing Mary Beth Dearing   See fewer
Beth Grant
Melvina Pou Melvina Pou   See fewer
S. Epatha Merkerson
Lessie Watson Lessie Watson   See fewer
Paul Davis
Franklin Pou (age 8) Franklin Pou (age 8)   See fewer
Scott Openshaw
Eddie Scruggs Eddie Scruggs   See fewer
Billy Campbell
Streete Wilder (as Bill Campbell) Streete Wilder (as Bill Campbell)   See fewer
James Smith
Young Private Young Private   See fewer
Julia Lashae
USO Crooner (as Julia Lawshae) USO Crooner (as Julia Lawshae)   See fewer
Judy Rice
Mrs. Moseley Mrs. Moseley   See fewer
Mason Gamble
Franklin Pou (age 12) Franklin Pou (age 12)   See fewer
Nate Bynum
Brother Isaac Brother Isaac   See fewer
Marco St. John
Defense Attorney Defense Attorney   See fewer
Tommy Rice
Judge Judge   See fewer
John Maxwell
Funeral Director Funeral Director   See fewer
Emily D. Haley
Party Guest Party Guest   See fewer
Jack Hatten
WWII Soldier (uncredited) WWII Soldier (uncredited)   See fewer
Nathaniel Lee Jr.
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Daniel Curtis Lee
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Justin Mabry
Soldier (uncredited) Soldier (uncredited)   See fewer
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