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Our People Rise: American Tales of Triumph is an original docu-series and nonprofit organization sharing uplifting, real-life stories of Americans overcoming homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges, supported by a companion digital education platform to help transform lives.
We’re raising funds to continue developing this incredible project. With your support, we’ll complete our documentary and embark on a 2026 tour, screening it at hospitals, shelters, colleges, treatment centers, and nonprofits across the country—leading talks and transformation workshops that help people rise.
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In 2024, the first phase of filming began, capturing over 30 interviews with individuals along the West Coast. As the documentary approaches completion in fall 2025, additional stories are being filmed—aimed at shining a hopeful light on a crisis often portrayed through a lens of despair. This project challenges the dominant national narr
In 2024, the first phase of filming began, capturing over 30 interviews with individuals along the West Coast. As the documentary approaches completion in fall 2025, additional stories are being filmed—aimed at shining a hopeful light on a crisis often portrayed through a lens of despair. This project challenges the dominant national narrative, proving that recovery is real, transformation is possible, and people do rise.

Our People Rise nonprofit's core offerings include a facilitation workbook and live workshops that follow documentary screenings—equipping individuals looking to rise, service providers and program leaders with innovative tools for change.
In early 2026, a free online learning and community platform will launch in beta, offering accessi
Our People Rise nonprofit's core offerings include a facilitation workbook and live workshops that follow documentary screenings—equipping individuals looking to rise, service providers and program leaders with innovative tools for change.
In early 2026, a free online learning and community platform will launch in beta, offering accessible innovation and transformation training to anyone seeking to rise.
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