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Rise is a 2022 biographical sports drama film directed by Akin Omotoso, from a script written by Arash Amel. Based on the true story of four young Nigerian-Greek brothers, Giannis, Thanasis, Alex and Kostas Antetokounmpo, who emigrate to the United States and rise to fame and success within the National Basketball Association.
Jun 24, 2022 · Rise: Directed by Akin Omotoso. With Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Uche Agada, Ral Agada. Based on the real life story about the family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league.
After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under...
- (22)
- Biography, Drama
- PG
May 10, 2022 · RISE, an all-new Original movie, streaming June 24 only on @DisneyPlus!Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos.
Jul 1, 2022 · Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, Rise tells the story of the Antetokounmpo family’s tireless hope and commitment to perseverance. Parents Charles and Veronica (played by Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki) leave Nigeria with their family to seek citizenship and a better life in Greece.
In “Rise,” audiences will witness how one family’s vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions—two-time MVP Giannis and his brothers, Thanasis and Kostas.
May 10, 2022 · Disney+ today released the trailer for Rise, based on the triumphant real-life story about the remarkable family that gave the world the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Kostas Antetokounmpo of the Los Angeles Lakers, and their younger ...
Jun 24, 2022 · After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation.
Watch the official trailer for Rise! Streaming on Disney+ June 24, 2022. Based on the real life experiences of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family. © Walt Disney Company ...
After emigrating from ...more. RISE, an all-new Original movie, now streaming only on @DisneyPlus! Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos.