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Still, I was moved by the show and learned a lot from it.

Familiar faces pop up in small parts.

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Their presence is never distracting and always additive.

Knight are among many who show up late.

When We Riseskips an obvious starting point: the Stonewall riots of 1969.

It’s a portrait of difficult, incremental change and fragile wins that come at scarring prices.

They hope to find community and acceptance, a culture where they can be open and free.

When We Riseis alternately sentimental and tough, deep and superficial.

The first half is better on the whole than the second half.

Still, his story delivers one searing, staggering scene after another.

ButWhen We Riseisn’t dependent on relevancy to all things Trump for its urgency.