“Rise” is based on true events and tells the story of Will McIntyre, a young nurse whose life is turned upside down when a one-night encounter results in a rape accusation. Despite being innocent, he is convicted in court. The film takes us inside a maximum-security prison where Will’s bravery and determination to understand his situation influence Jimmy Cove, a seasoned inmate known for a series of armed robberies. At the same time, Julie Nile, a Queen’s Counsel Barrister, faces the difficult decision of risking her reputation and income to fight for Will’s exoneration.