Rise

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2022 · 113 min · PG · Drama · TMDB 7.6/10

Overview

After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

Directed by Akin Omotoso

Cast

• Uche Agada — Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Dayo Okeniyi — Charles Antetokounmpo
• Yetide Badaki — Veronica Antetokounmpo
• Ral Agada — Thanasis Antetokounmpo
• Jaden Osimuwa — Kostas Antetokounmpo