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The Rising Place (2002)

Starring: Liam Aiken, Frances Fisher Director: Tom Rice Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Liam Aiken, Frances Fisher, Alice Drummond, Frances Sternhagen, Jackie Bateman
  • Directors: Tom Rice
  • Writers: Tom Rice, David Armstrong
  • Producers: Tom Rice, Bob Johnston, Marshall Peck, Tracy Ford
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Monarch Video
  • DVD Release Date: October 28, 2003
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000C2IS6
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,422 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "The Rising Place" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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The close friendship of two young women each of a different race and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war. Studio: Monarch Video Assoc. Release Date: 08/30/2005 Starring: Laurel Holloman Mark Webber Run time: 93 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Tom Rice

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5.0 out of 5 stars A reverie from the deep South, December 9, 2003
By Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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A RISING PLACE is a fine film, one that explores many aspects of adolescent America. By 'adolescent' I refer to the age of innocence in the 1940s when life in America moved slowly, emotions were tested by racism, the Pearl Harbor bombing alert and subsequent World War II, single motherhood, death of friends/loved ones, among other challenges. Director and screenwriter Rice has capably re-created the languid misty afternoons in Mississippi rural towns, finding actors who appear so natural in their roles that the film feels more like a memory that a story.

Through a series of flashbacks from the present to 1940 we are introduced to a beautiful young woman who falls in love with a pilot, becomes pregnant, is ostracized by the community for her indiscretion and finds solace in the strong friendship with a bright, knowledgeable African American woman unafraid of the racist slurs and 'enter through the back door' milieu of this town. The two girls align with another young male 'rebel' who is searching for his own identity in this stew pot of life. Slowly we discover that the story is that of one Aunt Millie who is failing and whose life comes floating to the surface to her niece as Millie approaches death. The background includes redneck white extremists, hatred of anything foreign (e.g. the Japanese invasion, whites mixing with blacks, unwed motherhood) and it is against this background that the three main characters search for and find the meaning of friendship, forgiveness, and equality.

Yes, stories such as this are familiar, but rarely has a director found a cast so strong, visuals so hauntingly beautiful, and a composer so in tune with the message of the movie. The members of the cast - all superb - include many well known actors as well as introducing some new faces whose presence is indelibly fine. Singling them out would be inappropriate in an ensemble effort as excellent as this.

The DVD includes an alternate ending and deleted scenes. View these, as it seems that the deleted scenes should have been included, so very fine are these moments. This is a beautifully touching film that deserves a wide audience. Perhaps that will come with the welcome release of this DVD.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Tale of the Times, March 7, 2004
By Bruce R Keith (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
Tom Rice and (the author of the original book) have captured a period, a place and a feeling that will take you back in time. A seemingly simpler place with the amazingly similar concerns of today. The relationship of two women portrays what is missing in all of us, and those too willing to judge our shortcomings.
With an amazing cast and wonderful period piece settings, the only thing lacking in this film was greater box office success. This movie shows that passion can more than offset a limited budget, with a resultingly wondrful postcard from the past.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but could have been better, January 11, 2004
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I enjoyed this movie and particularly enjoyed that I could watch it with an elderly person without being embarassed.
Although the movie was good it could have been better. In watching the deleted scenes I think if those had been added we would have had a better picture of the father, played by Gary Cole. His part was largely cut out.
Music is good, too.
Watching the alternate ending, I feel the best ending was selected.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Rising Place; Easy Watching
I bought this film as a fan of Billy Campbell's and was prepared for the 2nd rate kind of film that he unfortunately lands parts in! This film was different though. Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by S. J. Perrott

4.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up
If you liked "Fried Green Tomatoes" and "To Kill a Mockingbird," you will love "The Rising Place." In addition to its compelling story and beautiful cinematography, this... Read more
Published on April 7, 2005 by J. K. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie
This was an excellent must see movie. I enjoyed this more that Fried Green Tomatoes and highly recommend it. A must have.
Published on March 8, 2004 by Cindy Keith

5.0 out of 5 stars Tyro Jones
One of the best movies I've seen in a long, long time. Very moving and beautifully filmed. Excellent. A must get and see.
Published on January 24, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise
The rising place took us by surprise with its all star cast. David Armstrong's story drawns on his Misssissippi roots and touches the heart cords of friendship and love. Read more
Published on December 6, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rising Place is a superb film
Yes, I love the Rising Place. I grew up with Tom Rice and he has always been talented. I am so excited over this movie and all that he will do in the future.
Published on November 14, 2003 by Katherine E. Roberson

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must see!
I saw this movie at our film festival and it was superb. Everything from the directing, production, acting, and videography was simply awesome. It sold out about every night. Read more
Published on October 22, 2003 by Harper Keeler

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rising Place is wonderful!!
I loved watching "The Rising Place". It is very well-done, with great casting and scenery. I especially loved the music. I even bought the CD of the soundtrack! Read more
Published on September 29, 2003 by beth fulghom

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