The Rising Place

The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.

Cast

Laurel Holloman

Played Emily Hodge
Elise Neal

Played Wilma Watson
Mark Webber

Played Will Bacon
Frances Fisher

Played Virginia Wilder
Billy Campbell

Played Streete Wilder
Tess Harper

Played Rebecca Hodge
Jennifer Holliday

Played Sadie
S. Epatha Merkerson

Played Lessie Watson
Liam Aiken

Played Emmett Wilder
Alice Drummond

Played Aunt Millie
Gary Cole

Played Avery Hodge
Jackson Walker

Played Harry C. Devening
Mason Gamble

Played Franklin Pou - age 1…
Nate Bynum

Played Brother Isaac
Jackie Bateman

Played Emily Hodge - age 10
Courtney Campbell

Played Wilma Watson - age 1…
Janie Story

Played Young Ruth - age 8
Paul Davis

Played Franklin Pou - age 8
Beth Grant

Played Melvina Pou

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