Tebogo Malope’s awardwinning documentary, “A Beacon of Hope: The Triumph of RISE The Siya Kolisi Story,” chronicles the remarkable journey of Siya Kolisi, the first black captain of the South African national rugby team. The film beautifully captures the essence of resilience, unity, and hope, transcending the realm of sports and inspiring audiences worldwide.
Rachel Kolisi, the wife of South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, recently traveled to New York to attend the screening of “Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story” at the Tribeca Film Festival. The festival, which runs from June 7 to June 18, showcases a variety of influential documentaries. The film, directed by Tebogo Malope, chronicles the inspiring journey of Siya Kolisi, the first black South African rugby captain. Despite overwhelming odds, Siya led the national team to a victory in the 2019 World Cup Rugby, uniting his country.
