Rise (2022)

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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.

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... Giannis Antetokounmpo

... Charles Antetokounmpo

... Veronica Antetokounmpo

... Thanasis Antetokounmpo

... Kostas Antetokounmpo

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Director:

Akin Omotoso

Writer:

Arash Amel (Screenplay)

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2022-06-23

Run Time:

113 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

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Cast

... Giannis Antetokounmpo

... Charles Antetokounmpo

... Veronica Antetokounmpo

... Thanasis Antetokounmpo

... Kostas Antetokounmpo

... Alexandros Antetokounmpo

... Kevin

... John Hammond

... Takis Zivas

... Kevin Stephanides

... Poco

... Teresa Perez

... OKC Thunder Rep

... Peristeri B. C. Point Guard

... Haris Eleftheriou

... Turkish Policeman

... Nurse #1

... NBA Scouter

... NBA Scouter

... Young Giannis

... Young Thanasis

... Young Kostas

... Young Alexandros

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... Director

... Producer

... Screenplay

... Cinematography

... Editor

... Executive Producer

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