This Saturday, January 28, one whole month before the much anticipated Rise: The Siya Kolisi story is broadcast on DStv, 1000 people in Kolisi’s hometown will get to watch it – this is Kolisi’s homage to those who formed part of his remarkable story.
When the idea of a film of his life was put to champion rugby player Siya Kolisi, he agreed on condition that the very first viewing takes place in the township he grew up in, Zwide, in the Eastern Cape.
Despite it being a world away from Cannes or Hollywood, or even Johannesburg, Zwide will indeed premiere the much-awaited Rise: The Siya Kolisi story this weekend.
It's yet another victory in Kolisi’s remarkable narrative, a dream that first took hold in the small, cramped home he grew up in in the Eastern Cape. Subsequently, triumph has followed triumph, culminating in the 2019 Rugby World Cup victory, but going back - and giving back - to where it all began reckons to be a moment just as sweet for Kolisi.
The point of Kolisi’s request was that he wanted to demonstrate that his story is the story of the community.
Kolisi’s mantra has always been that he is not a self-made man and that his story and his successes belong to those who have provided resources, opportunities, support, and care stood with him since his childhood.
Moreover, tickets for the screening at Isaac Booi Senior Primary School in Zwide are free and Siya himself will be in attendance for a question-and-answer session prior to the screening.
Proceeds from Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story will be channeled back to the community and various worthy causes supported by the Kolisi family.
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BROADCAST DETAILS
MNet: 26 February at 5 pm.
1Magic: 26 February at 5 pm.
SuperSport: 26 February at 8 pm (Grandstand, Rugby, and Variety 1).
