Rachel Kolisi raves that Siya’s documentary is a hit at popular American festival

Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya, has revealed that his documentary ‘Rise: Siya Kolisi Story’ is a hit among Americans.

Rachel Kolisi confirmed that the screening of the documentary was sold out at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York.

Earlier in the week, Rachel Kolisi revealed, via her Instagram, that she was flying to New York for the screening at the popular Tribecca Film Festival, which is currently underway in Manhattan.

“Just got into bed after an amazing day and night in New York! Celebrating the screening of RISE the Siya Kolisi Story at the Tribecca Film Festival,” she wrote at the time.

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RACHEL KOLISI RAVES ABOUT SIYA’S POPULARITY IN THE USA

Rachel Kolisi has since shared a positive update on how the film was received by Americans.

“Spent the day with our Roc Nation fam today in NY. Also went to a SOLD OUT Tribecca screening of Rise the Siya Kolisi story,” Rachel revealed in her latest Instagram post.

BACKSTORY OF THE SIYA KOLISI DOCUMENTARY

Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which was released earlier this year. The documentary is directed by Tebogo Malope.

“The story of the first black South African rugby captain who against all odds led the South African national team to win the 2019 World Cup Rugby and in turn unites the country,” reads the synopsis of the documentary according to IMDB.

The Tribecca Film Festival, which takes place in Manhattan, New York City, began on Wednesday, 7 June and runs until Sunday, 18 June.

Rachel Kolisi is the CEO of the Kolisi Foundation.