The Rising PlaceDrama60The Rising Place60Dramathumb_upthumb_downThe Rising PlaceFebruary 1, 2001Directed byTom RiceThe 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.US content warning Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Request Update CastLaurel HollomanEmily HodgeElise NealWilma WatsonMark WebberWill BaconFrances FisherVirginia WilderBilly CampbellStreete WilderTess HarperRebecca HodgeJennifer HollidaySadieS. Epatha MerkersonLessie WatsonLiam AikenEmmett WilderAlice DrummondAunt MillieGary ColeAvery HodgeJackson WalkerHarry C. DeveningMason GambleFranklin Pou - age 12Nate BynumBrother IsaacJackie BatemanEmily Hodge - age 10 RecommendedBastard Out of CarolinaGracieAlmost FriendsCharm City KingsSkinCardboard BoxerThe History of LoveThe Girl in the BookTigertailGigi & NateHardballHelenNine LivesTrue ColorsThird Star
