Phoenix Rising

Synopsis

Actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and pursues justice, heals generational wounds, and reclaims her story. Almost a decade after escaping a dangerous relationship, Wood co-authors and successfully lobbies for passage of The Phoenix Act, legislation that extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases in California.

First Air Date: 2022-03-15

Last Air Date: 2022-03-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Evan Rachel Wood as Self
Sara Wood as Self - Evan's Mother
Ira David Wood III as Self - Evan's Dad
Ira David Wood IV as Self - Evan's Brother
Illma Gore as Self - Artist / Activist
Dan Cleary as Self - Former Assistant to Marilyn Manson
Ashley Morgan Smithline as Self - Former Girlfriend of Marilyn Manson
Amanda Nguyen as Self - Survivors' Rights Activist
Gloria Allred as Self - Discrimination Attorney

Seasons

Miniseries (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part 1: Don’t Fall (2022-03-15)

In 2019, actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood co-authors and helps pass California's Phoenix Act, which extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases. Having never publicly named her abuser, Wood begins to detail the violent relationship she was coerced into at only 18 years old with then 37-year-old Brian Warner, known to the world as rock icon Marilyn Manson.
Ep. 2: Part 2: Stand Up (2022-03-16)

As more witnesses speak out about Marilyn Manson's actions, Evan Rachel Wood continues to share her story in hopes of helping fellow survivors. Then, investigators meet with Wood as she prepares to publicly name Manson for the first time.