he Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights was once known as The Ellis Island of the West Coast. Providing a home to European and Asian immigrants, Latinos, and African Americans, it created a multicultural haven. This rich convergence of cultures resulted in a unique tapestry of American life. RISE follows the journey of Emmeline, an African American woman born and bred in Boyle Heights. As the neighborhood evolves throughout the decades, we explore the ties that bind her to it and unravel the tragic mystery behind her unrelenting resolve to never leave.