On the downside We Rise Up does feel a bit too corporate at times. It’s hard not feel motivated and inspired with so many remarkable people all encouraging change and growth. The number of interviewees the documentary has is very impressive with everyone from the singer Moby, to the Dalai Lama, to Amina Mohammed (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations). He made it part of his business model to give back and many pairs of shoes have been donated as a result. Blake Mycoskie from Tom’s Shoes is given as an example. We Rise Up’s message is we can help save the world from pollution and global warming by moving from a system of consumption to one of contribution.
It is also loaded with talented people “from all walks of life” sharing how they didn’t just become successful but they did so in a way that helps the environment. It is a slickly made film designed to help us put aside our differences for the good of the planet. This is type of inspirational presentation is essentially what we get in the new documentary We Rise Up.
