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Rise is a 2022 biographical sports drama film directed by Akin Omotoso, from a script written by Arash Amel. Based on the true story of four young Nigerian-Greek brothers, Giannis, Thanasis, Alex and Kostas Antetokounmpo, who emigrate to the United States and rise to fame and success within the National Basketball Association.
Jun 24, 2022 · “Rise,” the director Akin Omotoso’s biopic about Antetokounmpo, understands this well.
Jun 24, 2022 · Solidly directed by Nigerian-born Akin Omotoso , based on a fine script by Arash Amel (“Grace of Monaco,” “A Private War”), the movie retells the remarkable story of how towering Giannis ...
Jun 27, 2022 · Director Akin Omotoso chats with Screen Rant about the creation of Rise and what it means to help the Antetokounmpo family share their story.
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Rise: Directed by Akin Omotoso. With Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Uche Agada, Ral Agada. Based on the real life story about the family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Akin Omotoso
- 2022-06-24
Jun 24, 2022 · Rise - now streaming on Disney+ - tells the inspiring story of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family.
Jun 24, 2022 · "Rise" tells the true story of the Antetokounmpo family who, after years of hard work and struggle, found incredible success in the world of professional basketball, with three of their five children -- Giannis, Thanasis, and Alex -- eventually playing for the NBA.
