Rise (2022) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Akin Omotoso · Starring Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
Where was Rise filmed?
- Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos – Early scenes establishing Giannis's family life and street basketball culture in Lagos. The film opens in Lagos where Giannis Antetokounmpo was born and raised, showing his humble beginnings and the basketball environment that shaped him
- Athens, Greece, Athens – Giannis plays for Filathlitikos youth team and develops his basketball skills. Athens is where the Antetokounmpo family relocated and where Giannis began his competitive basketball career with the local team
- Milwaukee, United States, Milwaukee – Giannis drafted to and playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee is where Giannis's NBA career takes off after being drafted by the Bucks, representing his transformation from unknown prospect to NBA star