Rise
Directed by Jessica J. Rowlands
A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight to find safety and strength in a world that has left him behind.
About Rise
Rise is a 21-minute drama short film from Zimbabwe directed by Jessica J. Rowlands. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the program “The Human Experience”.
- Director
- Jessica J. Rowlands
- Program
- The Human Experience
- Country
- Zimbabwe
- Run time
- 21 mins
- Genre
- Drama, World Cinema
- Watch
- Trailer
