# Where to watch Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017) in the UK

> Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities (2017) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 85 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.1/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T07:54:49.384Z)  

## Synopsis

A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tell%20Them%20We%20Are%20Rising%3A%20The%20Story%20of%20Black%20Colleges%20and%20Universities&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tell%20Them%20We%20Are%20Rising%3A%20The%20Story%20of%20Black%20Colleges%20and%20Universities&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Tell%20Them%20We%20Are%20Rising%3A%20The%20Story%20of%20Black%20Colleges%20and%20Universities&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities in the UK?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities?**

Yes. Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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