When I Rise
2010, English. Directed by Mat Hames.
A documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who finds herself at the epicenter of racial controversy, struggling against the odds and ultimately ascending to the heights of international opera. A gifted black music student at the University of Texas is thrust into a civil rights storm that changes her life forever. Barbara Smith Conrad is cast in an opera opposite a white male classmate fueling a racist backlash from members of the Texas legislature. Barbara's expulsion from the cast escalates the incident to national news, prompting unexpected support from a pop superstar. This small-town girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano and headlines on stages worldwide.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch When I Rise
When I Rise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 2010.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 March 2010
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked When I Rise
Directed by John Ford
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
2017 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Elstree 1976
2015 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Curse of the Dragon
1993 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
21 Up
1977 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
When I Rise: quick answers
Is When I Rise worth watching?
When I Rise doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is When I Rise?
When I Rise runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does When I Rise have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When I Rise. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When I Rise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for When I Rise yet.
Which OTT platform is When I Rise on?
When I Rise isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 2010. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like When I Rise?
If you liked When I Rise, try Directed by John Ford, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed When I Rise?
When I Rise (2010) was directed by Mat Hames.