Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Movie·2017·1h 25m

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.

Written By

Marcia Smith

Producer

Stanley Nelson, Cyndee Readdean

Cinematography

Antonio Rossi

Editor

Kim Miille

Themes

collegeuniversityblack historyacademia

Production House

ITVS
Independent Lens
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Audience Score

81%

7 votes

Skip6%
Timepass13%
Go for it36%
Perfection45%

Where to watch

Region: US

Free

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Crew

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Director, Screenplay, Producer

Marcia Smith

Screenplay

Cyndee Readdean

Producer

Stacey L. Holman

Producer

Kim Miille

Editor

Antonio Rossi

Director of Photography

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