My Grandfather Charles Manson vs Rising Through the Fray
Rising Through the Fray has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.4/10 for My Grandfather Charles Manson). Rising Through the Fray is the shorter watch at 1h 28m compared with 1h 46m. Rising Through the Fray is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
My Grandfather Charles Manson
Rising Through the Fray| My Grandfather Charles Manson | Rising Through the Fray | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 46m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | Canada |
| Director | Alexandra Orton, Sophia Maddox | Courtney Montour |
| Main cast | Sophia Maddox, Charles Manson | – |
Synopsis
My Grandfather Charles Manson
Sophia was always the good girl growing up and her father's rock, but her quest to identify her unknown grandfather results in a shocking discovery: He is Charles Manson, history's most notorious criminal; and he bears striking physical similarities to her beloved father. Sophia's discovery propels her into an underworld of Manson family members and unreliable narrators as she traces her grandfather's life. Along the way, her genetics unlock…
Rising Through the Fray
Combining interviews and live cinema, Rising Through the Fray plunges us into the heart of Indigenous Rising Roller Derby, the first international team to bring together Indigenous players from several countries. For Sour Cherry, Krispy, Hawaiian Blaze, and their teammates, the sport becomes much more than a competition. Through it, they find a space for sisterhood, resilience, acceptance, and healing. On camera, they share intimate stories not…
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