A gifted music student finds herself at the center of civil rights controversy. This small-town girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as a celebrated opera singer and headlines on stages around the world.
EPISODE 1
When I Rise
In 1957, a gifted black music student finds herself at the center of civil rights controversy. This small-town girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as an internationally celebrated opera singer and headlines on stages around the world. When I Rise is a testament to reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness.