Rise
A king will come from across the sea.
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.
Trailers & More
About Rise
- Directors
- Akin Omotoso
- Cast
- Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada, Jaden Osimuwa, Elijah Sholanke
- Genres
- Drama
- Content rating
- PG
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- Greece, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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