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When We Rise is an eight-part American docudrama miniseries about the history of LGBT rights advocacy in the United States from the 1970s to the 2010s. It was created by Dustin Lance Black and stars Guy Pearce , Rachel Griffiths , Mary-Louise Parker , Michael Kenneth Williams , Austin P. McKenzie , Emily Skeggs , Jonathan Majors , Fiona Dourif ...
When We Rise: Created by Dustin Lance Black. With Rachel Griffiths, Austin P. McKenzie, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Skeggs. A chronicled re-telling of the gay rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.
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- 2017-02-27
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When We Rise (TV Mini Series 2017) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
- Rick Stevenson
- Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill never quite had the movie star career he seemed destined for after being cast as Luke Skywalker. But the career he has had is arguably more impressive.
- Harrison Ford. Somehow, into his 80s, Harrison Ford is still one of the most active stars in Hollywood. Not only did he reprise Han Solo for the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but he even stepped back into the role of Indiana Jones for 2023's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
- Billy Dee Williams. Lando Calrissian may not have entered the original Star Wars trilogy until halfway through "The Empire Strikes Back," but he instantly becomes as integral to the saga as Luke, Han, Leia, or Chewie.
- James Earl Jones. Though his face never appears in any of the movies, James Earl Jones may be the most recognizable Star Wars actor because of his famous voice.
The list below is sorted by film and the character's surname, as some characters have been portrayed by multiple actors. All characters that have made appearances in other Star Wars media, such as the television series or television films, are noted.
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Feb 27, 2017 · Phylicia Rashad, Sam Jaeger, T.R. Knight, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, and David Hyde Pierce all appear in at least one episode of When We Rise. They, along with the central cast listed...
