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202292 min12documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Political Systems

Rise Up

202292 min12documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Five political activists from different countries confront ecological, economic, and authoritarian challenges while prioritizing activism over personal safety.

Political Systems

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Steffen Maurer,

Luise Burchard,

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Five political activists from different countries confront ecological, economic, and authoritarian challenges while prioritizing activism over personal safety.

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Steffen Maurerdirector

Marco Heinigdirector

Luise Burcharddirector

Luca Vogel

Luca Vogeldirector

Marco Heinigwriter

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Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai are among five political activists featured in "Rise Up." The film follows their efforts to address ecological, economic, and authoritarian issues. Each activist shares personal stories of choosing activism over safety. Their experiences reflect the challenges faced in the fight for social change. Directed by Steffen Maurer, the documentary questions whether it is possible to overcome the current global crises. It runs for 92 minutes and was released in 2022.

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