facebook badge Follow Raising Renee on Facebook.

a film by

Academy Award nominees
JEANNE JORDAN  &  STEVEN ASCHER

The story of acclaimed artist Beverly McIver and her promise to take her mentally disabled sister Renee when their mother dies — a promise that comes due just as Beverly's career is taking off.

"In a notable fusion of subject and film, the same themes that fuel the artist’s distinguished body of work—race, class, family, disability—propel this cinematic portrait. Both are a testament to the transformative power of art. " -- Full Frame


"McIver is a pure, effervescent delight." - Slant Magazine

RAISING RENEE PREMIERE on HBO 2
February 22 at 8:00 pm!

RAISING RENEE WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY
Syracuse Film Festival



Packed house, standing ovation
Renee sold 100 pot holders
Thanks, Full Frame!


"The latest documentary from filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan again proves the couple’s uncanny ability to mine a situation for endless nuances of behavior and experience."

Ty Burr - Boston Globe


Raising Renee poster



Audience Award Winner!