Rise, Again (2022)
“Rise Again” is a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Arooj Aftab and filmmaker Josephine Decker, as part of the ongoing “Sun Dogs” project. The project pairs composers and filmmakers to create short films with new music for live orchestra. The film and music in “Rise Again” were created through improvisations and feature an intimate repetition that layers individual experiences with community. It tells the story of four mothers who face eviction and raise their children with love and fortitude. The concept emerged from four unique experiences that resonated deeply with each other, as if the women were sharing their own stories. The film was created collaboratively with women supported by Upward Bound House.
- Country of origin
- Not yet available · likely United States (estimated from cast and crew)
Cast
- Amy Bryan as Amy
- Tracy Taylor as Tracy
- Gisselle Martinez as Gisselle
- Michaela Slaninova as Michaela
- Shawntay Brown as Shawntay
- Thor Wilridge as Thor
- Kira Berousek as Kira
- Sebastian Gonzalez
- Andy Gilchrist as Landlord
- Sierra Santana as Daycare Worker
Crew
- Josephine Decker · Director
- Josephine Decker · Writer
- Amy Bryan · Writer
- Tracy Taylor · Writer
- Michaela Slaninova · Writer
- Valerie Steinberg · Producer
- Arooj Aftab · Composer
- Daniel Wohl · Composer
- Amina Zadeh · Cinematographer
- Harry Cepka · Editor
- Ashley Fenton · Production designer