When We Rise: The People Behind The Story (2017)
"When We Rise: The People Behind the Story" is a one-hour documentary complementing ABC's scripted mini-series "When We Rise" by chronicling the personal and political struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBTQ people who helped pioneer the U.S. Civil Rights struggle.
Director: Michaela Dowd
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George Chauncey as |
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Sarah Kate Ellis as |
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Dustin Lance Black as |
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Ken Jones as |
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Roma Guy as |
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Cleve Jones as |
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Diane Jones as |
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David Eisenbach as |
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Cecilia Chung as |
| Writing | Matthew Cullinan | Writer |
| Editing | Art Vizthum | Colorist |
| Directing | Michaela Dowd | Director |
| Production | Matthew Cullinan | Producer |
| Production | Michaela Dowd | Co-Executive Producer |