Courage Rising
Courage Rising

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Courage Rising

Movie
98 min
English

A documentary following eight survivors treated at the Arizona Burn Center and their excruciating road to recovery. Together they'll embark on an epic seven-day climb up the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, discover the true, triumphant power of the human spirit, and give back to the people and place that saved their lives.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users88%
Director: Cesar ChavezGenres: Drama, Biography, History

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the life of Cesar Chavez, a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers. It depicts his struggles and triumphs in organizing farmworkers and advocating for their rights through nonviolent methods.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its performances, particularly Michael Peña's portrayal of Chavez, and its historical significance. Some critics found the narrative pacing uneven, but most agreed on its importance as a story of social justice and activism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Michael Peña's compelling performance as Cesar Chavez.

  • Appreciated for its important portrayal of a significant historical figure and movement.

  • Some noted a conventional narrative structure that didn't fully capture the depth of the subject.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film inspiring and educational, appreciating its focus on Cesar Chavez's life and his fight for workers' rights. Many highlighted the film's relevance and the powerful message of perseverance and social change.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Long Game' before being changed to 'Cesar Chavez' to more directly reflect its subject.

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