

Because some stories are meant to be seen together.
Terri Steele has waited her whole life for high school. She wants what every teenager wants: new friends, a beautiful dress, a date to prom and the chance to be seen for exactly who she is.
Her mother, Janice, has spent Terri’s whole life helping her believe the world can make room for her. Now they must discover what it means to let go, grow up and step into a new day.




JORDAN WALKER ROSS
as Mr. Broome
Terri's teacher, helping her navigate the wonderfully complicated world of high school.
Known for his role as Little James in The Chosen
-TERRI

Rise and Shine is inspired by the life of Terri Steele and Remembering Terri, the memoir written by her mother, Janice Steele.
Their story of love, independence, belonging and growing up became the heart of
Rise and Shine.

WHY THIS STORY MATTERS
In Rise and Shine, actors with cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome bring their own lived experience to characters who share those disabilities.
Interested in bringing the film to your school, university, organization, company, healthcare community, nonprofit or local audience?
We'd love to hear from you.
THE STORY CONTINUES AFTER THE THEATRICAL RELEASE

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