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Rise n' Shine Movie Synopsis
This
is a true story of hope and triumph of the human spirit told in the
first person by a real life hero who survives a horrendous series of
unthinkable events. At age ten, while at a friend’s sleep-over, Ralina
Miller was brutally raped and infected with HIV-AIDS. At age twelve,
she battled thoughts of suicide but her strong spirit prevailed with
the help of Janet L. Trinkus, founder of an organization for children
and teens affected by HIV-AIDS. Through their work in a pioneering
support group known as “Magic Circle,” these two extraordinary women
show us that love is the most powerful magic of all, and the magic is
real.
The film follows Ralina’s journey from despair to hope.
Over a twenty year span, we witness her transformation into a quiet
inspirational leader by overcoming many obstacles and doing what many
said she could not and would not do. As an ancient proverb teaches,
“Not the glittering weapon fights the fight, but rather the hero's
heart.”
Whether or not you or a loved-one are faced with
surviving a brutal rape, HIV-AIDS, or other life challenges, there is a
message of hope and inspiration found in this story. By connecting you
to other people facing life’s challenges head-on, this short film will
uplift your spirits and may even motivate you to volunteer for a cause,
or take other action, no matter how small it may seem.
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