Movie

Rise (2022)

• PG
• June 23, 2022
• 1h 53m

• Drama

“A king will come from across the sea.”

Overview

After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

Director

Akin Omotoso

Writers

Arash Amel

Starring

Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki