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To Rise Above

The power and beauty of dance and drama empower the lives of abused women and at risk teenagers.

"To Rise Above" is a raw exploration of the pain and anguish of abused women from all racial backgrounds, at-risk teens and those dealing with disabilities. This documentary examines the healing effects of creativity in overcoming domestic violence and underscores the need for change and social justice.

  • Nunzio Fazio
    Director
    Alone, Angst, Kenmore Ave., Gritty Life, Beachwood Canyon, To Rise Above, Millie & Jerry, Hunkered Down in LA
  • Nunzio Fazio
    Writer
    Kenmore Ave, Hunkered Down in LA, Millie & Jerry
  • Lane Bradbury
    Writer
  • Lane Bradbury
    Producer
  • Nunzio Fazio
    Producer
    Kissing Strangers, Kenmore Ave, Angst, Alone, Hunkered Down in LA, Fairy Tales on Ice
  • Lisa K. Crosato
    Producer
  • Lane Bradbury
    Key Cast
    Party of Five, In the Heat of the Night, Serpico, The Waltons, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Gunsmoke, Police Story
  • Lisa K. Crosato
    Key Cast
    The Russian Godfather, G.O.D., Deadly Ransom, Kenmore Ave.
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 4, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Nunzio Fazio

Actor/Director Nunzio Fazio is a member of both the Directors Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA. He was awarded Best International Short Film at the Milan International Film Festival Awards for his film “Angst.” His films have won many awards including: Best Director, Best Documentary, Best Short Film and Best Social Commentary. A native of Miami, Nunzio attended the University of Miami where he studied and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Drama. Nunzio currently portrays both the role of Colton in “Beachwood Canyon” and Zancho in “Gritty Life." Nunzio’s other credits include Diavolo in the feature Film, “Enter the Diamond,” J.D. in the series “Hunkered Down in LA" and Slash in the feature film "Alien Rising." Additionally, Nunzio has played both Joe Pendleton and Kenickie in theatrical productions of "Heaven Can Wait" and "Grease." Nunzio has directed many Films including award winners "Kenmore Ave," "Alone" and "Angst.” His Films have played at Cannes, Milan and Toronto. Nunzio a classically trained Opera singer studied under the legendary Gina Maretta.

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