Raising Renee
"A promise is a promise."
Originally released in 2011. Raising Renee is a documentary film. directed by Jeanne Jordan. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Beverly McIver, Renee McIver, and Roni Bryant
Synopsis
RAISING RENEE is the story of a family's remarkable response to being broken apart and rearranged after nearly 50 years. The film explores deep themes of family, race, class and disability through the interplay of painting, cinema and everyday life. Produced and directed by Oscar nominees Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher, RAISING RENEE is the third part of a trilogy about resilient families that includes their acclaimed feature documentaries So Much So Fast and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Troublesome Creek. RAISING RENEE is about a unique group of women, the tenacity of family bonds and the power of art to transform experience into something beyond words.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- West City Films
- HBO
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising Renee about?
RAISING RENEE is the story of a family's remarkable response to being broken apart and rearranged after nearly 50 years. The film explores deep themes of family, race, class and disability through ...
Who directed Raising Renee?
Raising Renee was directed by Jeanne Jordan.
How long is Raising Renee?
Raising Renee has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Raising Renee released?
Raising Renee was released on March 5, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raising Renee?
The main cast of Raising Renee includes Beverly McIver, Renee McIver, Roni Bryant, Ethel McIver.