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  • ABC
  • Feb 27, 2017
  • ABC
  • Feb 27, 2017

Summary The miniseries written and created by Dustin Lance Black focuses on the LGBT movement from its beginnings in the 1970s to the present with LGBT activist Cleve Jones (Guy Pearce); women’s rights leader Roma Guy (Mary-Louise Parker); her wife, social justice activist Diane Jones (Rachel Griffiths); African-American community organizer Ken ...

Created By: Dustin Lance Black

  • ABC
  • Feb 27, 2017
  • ABC
  • Feb 27, 2017
When We Rise
Season 1
Season Premiere: Feb 27, 2017
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 48 User Ratings
6.4
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Summary The miniseries written and created by Dustin Lance Black focuses on the LGBT movement from its beginnings in the 1970s to the present with LGBT activist Cleve Jones (Guy Pearce); women’s rights leader Roma Guy (Mary-Louise Parker); her wife, social justice activist Diane Jones (Rachel Griffiths); African-American community organizer Ken ...

Created By: Dustin Lance Black

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
67
54% Positive
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42% Mixed
10 Reviews
4% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 24 Critic Reviews
67
54% Positive
13 Reviews
42% Mixed
10 Reviews
4% Negative
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100
Feb 24, 2017
When We Rise is an enriching, bonafide TV event of the first order and also powerful enough to change more than a few entrenched minds.
By Ed Bark FULL REVIEW
80
Feb 27, 2017
Though the star power doesn’t arrive until the last two episodes, it’s the first half of When We Rise that is riveting. The early years are passionate and filled with urgency, mirroring the excitement and promise of an era still basking in the glow of the optimistic ’60s.
By Lorraine Ali FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 48 User Ratings
6.4
63% Positive
30 Ratings
8% Mixed
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29% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 48 User Ratings
6.4
63% Positive
30 Ratings
8% Mixed
4 Ratings
29% Negative
14 Ratings

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10
Rachelmc4
Mar 5, 2017
Heartbreaking, inspiring, outstanding. Stellar performances from so many of the cast it's hard to choose a standout, but Michael K Williams gives a particularly powerful performance as Ken Jones.
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SEASON 1
10
elizabf
Mar 4, 2017
When We Rise is such an important show wow. it's just so wonderfully made and written. loved Michael k. William and Mary Louse Parker. do yourself a favor and watch it.
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70
Nov 29, 2017
The series wants to cover a lot of ground, and its fascinating most of all when it leads with history.
By Nick Allen FULL REVIEW
67
Feb 27, 2017
Important television, but also wildly, maddeningly uneven TV, too.
By Verne Gay FULL REVIEW
60
Feb 27, 2017
The drama grows more plainly mature in the last few volumes, but the sheer amount of what Lance Black and the creative team are biting off here ends up limiting just how knowledgeable, sincere, and convincing the series comes off as.
By Chris Cabin FULL REVIEW
50
Feb 27, 2017
As vital as it is, political strategizing just isn’t that engaging to watch.
By Mark A. Perigard FULL REVIEW
25
Feb 21, 2017
It sets out to be the comprehensive historical record of gay rights in America, but its unwieldy structure and clumsy writing make it more of a footnote.
By Dave Nemetz FULL REVIEW
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10
lilyg
Mar 4, 2017
when we rise is absolutely stunning, a must-watch! I cried twice while watching the first episode. really really liked the script, very powerful, very authentic!
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10
cicerox
Mar 4, 2017
just finished the fourth part of this incredible miniseries. gotta say one of the most beautiful, strongest things I've ever seen on tv. congratulations to ABC for showing on primetime.
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10
dreamoutloud
Mar 4, 2017
what a superb miniseries! loved so much the script and the fact that it follows three different stories just adds realism to this incredible tv product. highly recommended!
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erlon_
Mar 3, 2017
When We Rise is a political show made only for politics. It is obvious that the writers made it only to make the new conservatives angry. Although it might send a decent message to ****, there are better ways to do it other than a TV show. When We Rise is a useless TV show, so to speak.
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BRETTER
Mar 3, 2017
Liberal leftwing media needs to figure out that having shows like this thrown down our thought for a week will not work. I support LGBT, but this is not a way to do it. Much of America is tolerant and respectful of people's rights. People are tired of parades and disrespectful protesters. ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN & California need to just stop trying to destroy our country's moral values.
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