Rise (2011)

Can the end of one dream give rise to another?

Rise (2011) poster

Celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team that perished in a plane crash on its way to the World Championships in Prague. Produced and directed by 16-time Emmy Award winners Lookalike Productions, RISE documents the sports' growth in popularity over the years and features various luminaries of American figure skating. Proceeds from RISE will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating's Memorial Fund, which was established on Feb. 23, 1961, as a living legacy of those who lost their lives. The film's Feb. 17, 2011, premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.

Director: Nancy Stern Winters
Genre: TV Movie
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Language: English
Original Language: en

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figure skating

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise about?
Celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 U.S. World Figure Skating Team that perished in a plane crash on its way to the World Championships in Prague. Produced and directed by 16-time Emmy Award winners Lookalike Productions, RISE documents the sports' growth in popularity over the years and features various luminaries of American figure skating. Proceeds from RISE will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating's Memorial Fund, which was established on Feb. 23, 1961, as a living legacy of those who lost their lives. The film's Feb. 17, 2011, premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary of the tragedy.
Who directed Rise?
Rise was directed by Nancy Stern Winters.
Who stars in Rise?
Rise stars Matt Lauer, Michelle Kwan, Brian Boitano, Patricia Clarkson, Dakota Fanning, Peggy Fleming.
What genre is Rise?
Rise is a TV Movie film.