In addition to the cinematic version, an Inspiration Version was released to highlight the song's broad message of hope.

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For musicians and students, "Rise Up" offers several technical and emotional learning opportunities:

Andra Day's is a soul-stirring anthem of resilience and hope that has evolved from a personal prayer into a global protest song. Written in 2015 for her debut album Cheers to the Fall , the song was inspired by a close friend's cancer diagnosis and Day's own feeling of stagnation. It eventually became a prominent anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement and various social justice causes. The Official Music Video

The official music video, directed by , was released in May 2016. It provides a narrative of perseverance and love through a specific story: