Five years after being wrongfully imprisoned, a young nurse fights to clear his name and reclaim his life in a maximum security prison.
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Five years after being wrongfully imprisoned, a young nurse fights to clear his name and reclaim his life in a maximum security prison.
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Will McIntyre, a young nurse, faces a life-altering accusation when he is falsely charged with rape. Stripped of his career and freedom, he is sent to a maximum security prison. Inside, he forms an unexpected bond with his cellmate Jimmy, an armed robber. Meanwhile, a prominent lawyer works to prove Will's innocence, risking his own career in the process. The film draws on the real-life experiences of writer and director Mack Lindon, who was wrongfully convicted in 2008.
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Why Watch
- Meet Will McIntyre, a nurse wrongfully accused of rape.
- Find out how prison life affects the innocent.
- See the struggle for justice in a flawed system.
Did You Know
- Mack Lindon was sentenced to six years in prison in 2008.
- Lindon served 19 months before his conviction was overturned in 2011.
- The film has a 17% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 6 reviews.
- Lindon wrote to Rob Sitch for mentorship while in prison.
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Who directed the film Rise?
Rise was written and directed by Mack Lindon.
What is the main plot of Rise?
The film follows Will McIntyre, a young nurse who is falsely accused of rape and sent to a maximum security prison.
What was Mack Lindon's personal experience related to the film?
In 2008, Mack Lindon was sentenced to six years in prison for a crime he did not commit, and his conviction was overturned in 2011.
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