The Rising Place is a drama movie released in 2001, directed by Tom Rice, with the screenplay written by Rice and David Armstrong. The film is set against the backdrop of the 1940s Mississippi Delta and highlights the close friendship of two young women from different races. In the following sections, you will learn more about the filming locations and some backstage facts of this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The Rising Place was primarily shot in the beautiful state of Mississippi, USA. More specifically, significant parts of the movie were filmed in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates were not mentioned in the available information, but rest assured that each location provided a picturesque backdrop fitting the film’s period setting.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Liam Aiken | Emmett Wilder |
| Frances Fisher | Virginia Wilder |
| Alice Drummond | Aunt Millie |
| Frances Sternhagen | Ruth Wilder |
| Jackie Bateman | Emily Hodge (age 10) |
| Courtney Campbell | Wilma Watson (age 10) |
| Laurel Holloman | Emily Hodge |
| Mark Webber | Will Bacon |
| Tess Harper | Rebecca Hodge |
| Gary Cole | Avery Hodge |
| Janie Story | Young Ruth (age 8) |
| Jackson Walker | Harry C. Devening |
| Elise Neal | Wilma Watson |
| Jennifer Holliday | Sadie |
| Eddie Cotton Jr. | Walter Malone |
| Debra Heitman | Mary Beth Dearing |
| Beth Grant | Melvina Pou |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | Lessie Watson |
| Paul Davis | Franklin Pou (age 8) |
| Scott Openshaw | Eddie Scruggs |
| James Smith | Young Private |
| Judy Rice | Mrs. Moseley |
| Mason Gamble | Franklin Pou (age 12) |
| Nate Bynum | Brother Isaac |
| Marco St. John | Defense Attorney |
| Tommy Rice | Judge |
| John Maxwell | Funeral Director |
| Emily D. Haley | Party Guest |
| Jack Hatten | WWII Soldier (uncredited) |
| Nathaniel Lee Jr. | Student (uncredited) |
| Daniel Curtis Lee | Student (uncredited) |
| Justin Mabry | Soldier (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Rising Place runs for 1 hour and 33 minutes and holds a PG-13 rating.
- The acting ensemble includes Liam Aiken as Emmett Wilder, Frances Fisher as Virginia Wilder, and Alice Drummond as Aunt Millie, along with an extensive supporting cast.
- The movie garnered five awards in recognition for the director’s, writers’, and actors’ combined efforts.
- David Armstrong, credited as one of the writers, is also the author of the novel that the movie is based on.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.3546679
- Longitude: -89.3985283
- Place ID: ChIJGdRK5OQyKIYR2qbc6X8XDWI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mississippi, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 32.2987573
- Longitude: -90.1848103
- Place ID: ChIJIRt0kH8rKIYRoDjwQeTNEwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jackson, MS, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
