Rising (2025)
Story overview
Rising is a 2025 documentary that chronicles the resilience and community spirit of Eastern Kentucky residents as they rebuild their lives and homes after devastating floods in 2022. The film focuses on human strength, recovery efforts, and regional solidarity rather than graphic disaster footage.
Parent Guide
Educational documentary about post-disaster recovery with positive messaging about human resilience. No concerning content for children.
Content breakdown
Mentions of flooding disaster but no graphic imagery or peril scenes shown.
Discussion of natural disaster impacts might be slightly unsettling for very young children, but presented with hopeful tone.
No offensive language expected in this documentary format.
No sexual content or nudity.
No substance use depicted.
Emotional stories of loss and recovery but presented with uplifting perspective on human strength.
Parent tips
This documentary offers a positive perspective on disaster recovery and community resilience. It's suitable for school-aged children to learn about real-world challenges and human perseverance. No graphic content or mature themes are present, making it safe for family viewing. Consider discussing how communities support each other during difficult times.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What helpers did you see in the movie?
- How do people build new houses?
- What makes people feel better when they're sad?
- Why is it important for communities to work together?
- What skills do people use to rebuild after floods?
- How do disasters change people's lives?
- What long-term challenges do flood survivors face?
- How does government assistance help in recovery?
- What role does leadership play in community resilience?
- How does this documentary portray Appalachian resilience?
- What systemic issues affect disaster recovery in rural areas?
- How can documentary filmmaking influence public policy?
Where to watch
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