Rising Low (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, Rising Low is a music and documentary film directed by Mike Gordon, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the life and death of Gov't Mule bassist Allen Woody, and the making of a double-disc tribute album (Gov't Mule's The Deep End , Volumes 1 & 2) featuring a host of legendary bass players. Throughout the film, director Mike Gordon (of Phish, who also plays on the album) interviews Woody's family and bandmates and also discusses the philosophy and technique of bass playing with a number of the instrument's legends, including Chris Squire, Les Claypool, John Entwistle, Flea, Bootsy Collins, Mike Watt, Roger Glover and others.
Who’s in it. Rising Low stars Matt Abts as Himself, Jack Bruce as Himself, Les Claypool as Himself and Bootsy Collins as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rising Low has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Low page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Low tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Low (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rising Low change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rising Low worth watching?
- Rising Low holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rising Low?
- Rising Low stars Matt Abts, Jack Bruce, Les Claypool, Bootsy Collins and Billy Cox.
- When was Rising Low released?
- Rising Low was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.