The Rising Place 23 years old

A story about discovering your heart in a place you never expected.

The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.

Credits

The Rising Place Cast

Name Character
Mark Webber He was 24, now 48 years old as Will Bacon
Frances Fisher She was 48, now 72 years old as Virginia Wilder
Gary Cole He was 44, now 68 years old as Avery Hodge
Mason Gamble He was 15, now 38 years old as Franklin Pou - age 12
S. Epatha Merkerson She was 48, now 71 years old as Lessie Watson
Tess Harper She was 50, now 74 years old as Rebecca Hodge
Liam Aiken He was 11, now 34 years old as Emmett Wilder
Billy Campbell He was 41, now 65 years old as Streete Wilder
Alice Drummond She was 72, 88 years old when she died as Aunt Millie
Elise Neal She was 34, now 58 years old as Wilma Watson
Laurel Holloman She was 29, now 53 years old as Emily Hodge
Courtney Campbell She was 36, now 59 years old as Wilma Watson - age 10
Janie Story as Young Ruth - age 8
Jackson Walker as Harry C. Devening
Jennifer Holliday She was 40, now 64 years old as Sadie
Jackie Bateman as Emily Hodge - age 10
Nate Bynum as Brother Isaac
Paul Davis He was 16, now 40 years old as Franklin Pou - age 8

The Rising Place Crew

Name Department
Tom Rice as Director. He was 43 (now 67) years old Directing
Tom Rice as Writer. He was 43 (now 67) years old Writing
David Armstrong as Novel. Writing
The Rising Place (23 years)

A story about discovering your heart in a place you never expected.

  • Release day: Thursday, February 01, 2001
  • Runtime: 93 minutes