When We Rise
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When We Rise

A dramatization of the real life San Francisco centered fight for LGBT rights from 1972 to 2015 is presented, the LGBT community which arguably has ha...d the most numerous organized campaigns against them of any minority group to suppress those rights in the United States during that time period. It focuses on the advocacy and other supportive work of four individuals, Cleve Jones, Roma Guy, Diane Jones and Ken Jones, whose experiences focus on different aspects of the issue. Cleve's story focuses primarily on the political and legislative fight for gay and ultimately LGBT rights. Roma's story focuses primarily on her fight for women's rights, especially safe places for women, within that where she as a lesbian fits, ultimately a fight for universal health care in San Francisco, and her personal relationships particularly with Diane. Beyond that relationship with Roma, Diane's story focuses on her work as a nurse in caring for AIDS patients, and her want as a lesbian to have a child. And Ken's story focuses on his search for the LGBT community's place within organized religion, and his longtime relationship with child welfare worker Richard, who hid behind a heterosexual marriage to protect his livelihood. Key events and the LGBT community reaction to these events in this collective fight are presented, such as the Equal Rights Amendment movement, the push to get gay Harvey Milk elected to San Francisco public office (he who would be the first openly homosexual person to hold public office in the US), the vote on Proposition 6 in California in conjunction with singer and Florida orange juice spokesperson Anita Bryant's anti-gay crusade, the murders of Milk and San Francisco mayor George Moscone, the AIDS crisis, the AIDS memorial quilt which was not supported by the entire gay community, the disillusionment with President Bill Clinton's administration with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted under his watch, and the vote on Proposition 8 in California which ultimately led to a fight at the United States Supreme Court for complete civil rights for the LGBT community throughout the nation. Show More


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When We Rise is a powerful and inspiring dramatization of the fight for LGBT rights in San Francisco from 1972 to 2015. This gripping series explores the numerous organized campaigns that the LGBT community faced, making them one of the most targeted minority groups in the United States during this period. The story revolves around the experiences of four individuals - Cleve Jones, Roma Guy, Diane Jones, and Ken Jones - each focusing on different aspects of the fight for equality.

Cleve Jones becomes heavily involved in the political and legislative battle for gay and LGBT rights. Roma Guy fights for women's rights and safe spaces for women, while also advocating for universal healthcare in San Francisco. Her personal relationship with Diane is a central theme. Diane, a nurse, cares for AIDS patients and longs to have a child as a lesbian. Ken Jones explores the LGBT community's place within organized religion and shares a deep connection with Richard, a child welfare worker in a heterosexual marriage.

This compelling series delves into key events and the LGBT community's reaction to them, including the Equal Rights Amendment movement, the election campaign of openly gay candidate Harvey Milk, the AIDS crisis, and the fight for equal marriage rights. It also touches on the disillusionment with President Bill Clinton's administration and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The battle over Proposition 8 in California leads to a historic fight at the United States Supreme Court for full civil rights for the LGBT community nationwide.

When We Rise celebrates the triumphs and resilience of the LGBT community, shedding light on their struggles and achievements throughout history.

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