Rising Free

2019

Action / Drama / History

10
IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 3049 3K

Plot summary

Amidst the rugged Oregon territory, Rising Free is a visual masterpiece that showcases the harrowing journey of a young woman running from the throes of prejudice. Taken in by a gracious pioneer family, she learns to stand in newfound hope but is soon tested by unforeseen tragedies. In a vast and unforgiving wilderness, she must embrace this foreign hope within or surrender to shadows of darkness that loom over her.

Director

Christian Johannesson Photo
Christian Johannesson

Top cast

Samantha Droke Photo
Samantha Droke as Ethel
Melanie Foust Photo
Melanie Foust as Nakomay
Bob Grove Photo
Bob Grove as Thomas
Elias Kamplain Photo
Elias Kamplain as James
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929.66 MB
1280*538
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 41 min
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1.87 GB
1904*800
English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 41 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by skiprancer 7 / 10

Good movie

Went with family and friends to see this in theaters. Surprisingly, the theater was almost sold out and a few people clapped during the credits. It was pretty impressive for a limited release. The acting, at times, was a little forced and rehearsed feeling. The lead actress did well though. From my research, it looks like it was her first movie. The story does start off pretty slow, but as the movie went on, it picked up. The message was strong on forgiveness but in a very real way. I look forward to seeing what this debut film crew has coming up next. Overall, it was decent and is worth the watch for the message and imagery alone.
Reviewed by lnmcallister 5 / 10

Beautiful scenery, yet another "white savior" movie

I made an IMDB account just to review this movie. I will say that the scenery is indeed beautiful but the acting is just mediocre. However, the plot is a typical Hollywood display of indigenous people, one where the indigenous characters are white-washed and anglicized. There are not many movies that represent indigenous people and their lives, let alone ones that authentically depict the indigenous and their way of life. Once again we are shown another "white savior" movie where the white man, or the white family in this case, saves an indigenous person from a life of misery...a life of misery that was ironically created by the white man in the first place. What's more is that the main character is taken in by a white family who tells her that God is the answer to her pain and misery. So, authentic indigenous culture and religious beliefs are ignored and what's depicted is white-washed and Christianized in this movie. Ultimately the main character finds hope and solace in (the Christian) God. Once again we are shown another example of cultural genocide. I don't know what's worse... that native people are not represented in American culture or that when they are they are misrepresented. Either way, both are examples of the cultural genocide this country continues to commit against our natives peoples.
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