The Rising
2023
This is an inspiring documentary series that celebrates the contributions and achievements of Black athletes from around the world.
Season 1
S01:E01 - Serena Williams
Serena Williams, the girl from Compton, rose to become the greatest player in WTA history.
S01:E02 - Lebron James
LeBron James has entertained millions of fans but James’ contribution to society goes way beyond his on-court endeavors.
S01:E03 - Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, Simone Manuel and the Jamaican bobsled team.
S01:E04 - Pelé
Pelé, an Afro-Brazilian, rose to become the greatest footballer in history.
S01:E05 - Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was one of the most powerful fighters in boxing, and one of the most powerful voices in sport.
S01:E06 - Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron’s bid to break Babe Ruth’s iconic home run record laid bare the racial divisions of USA in the 1970s.
S01:E07 - Jonah Lomu
All Black Jonah Lomu turbocharged the professionalization of the sport of rugby.
S01:E08 - Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt made sprinting look easy, even when it wasn’t.
S01:E09 - Simone Biles
Simone Biles' ability to conquer personal trauma means her greatness extends far beyond the sport.
S01:E10 - Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens disproved Adolf Hitler’s poisonous rhetoric, but he did not return home to a life befitting such a superstar.
S01:E11 - Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick became a lightning rod for racial tension in the United States when he took a knee in 2016.
S01:E12 - The Salute, 1968
With black-gloved salutes, Tommy Smith and John Carlos brought world attention of civil rights.
S01:E13 - Lewis Hamilton
The only black driver in F1 history has won the most F1 world championships.
S01:E14 - Willie Mays
Willie Mays led by example and there is an uncomfortable question to be asked about tennis pioneer Althea Gibson.
S01:E15 - The Rooney Rule
The Rooney Rule promised fairer hiring practices in the NFL, but nearly 20 years later, little has changed.
S01:E16 - Michael Jordan
NBA superstar Michael Jordan helps grow the game of basketball around the world.
S01:E17 - Naomi Osaka
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is one of a kind.
S01:E18 - Joe Louis
Joe Louis was the first African American hero for all Americans.
S01:E19 - Bubba Wallace
Bubba Wallace is changing NASCAR.
S01:E20 - Florence Griffith Joyner
Florence Griffith Joyner captivated the world with speed and style. But with Flo-Jo there was always a but.
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