Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017)
A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
Director: Stanley Nelson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 23, 2017
Screenplay
- Stanley Nelson (Screenplay)
- Marcia Smith (Screenplay)
Music: Tom Phillips
Cinematography: Antonio Rossi
Editing: Kim Miille
Production: ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
college, university, black history, academia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities about?
- A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
- Who directed Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
- Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was directed by Stanley Nelson.
- How long is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
- Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?
- Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities produced?
- Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities was produced in United States of America.