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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 three young Nigerian - Greek brothers, Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, who emigrate to the United States and rise to fame and success within the National Basketball Association.
Jun 24, 2022 · Parents Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo move to Greece from Nigeria for a chance at a better life for their family. The couple work hard to provide for their five children, while the reality of deportation from a difficult citizenship system threatens the dreams for their children.
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. After emigrating fr...
May 10, 2022 · Rise | Official Trailer | Disney+. Watch on. The trailer begins with real-life footage chronicling the success that the Antetokounmpo brothers have had on the basketball court. It then cuts to...
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.
With the help of an agent, Giannis entered the NBA Draft in 2013 in a long shot prospect that would change not only his life but the life of his entire family.
RISE, an all-new Original movie, now streaming only on @DisneyPlus! Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos.
Jun 24, 2022 · Executive produced by Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokounmpo, "Rise" follows the story of the NBA star and his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Antetokounmpo. The film chronicles the early lives of the Greek-born brothers of Nigerian descent.
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.
Jul 1, 2022 · Rise, now streaming on Disney+, follows the triumphant rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family as they fight for citizenship in Greece and go on to make NBA history.
