Showing Roots

Name: Showing Roots
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2016-04-23
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca, Adam Brody, Elizabeth McGovern

2016, English. Directed by Michael Wilson.

Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.

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Runtime: 1h 40m
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Language: English
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Released: 23 April 2016
Written by: Susan Batten

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Showing Roots runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).

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Who directed Showing Roots?

Showing Roots (2016) was directed by Michael Wilson and stars Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca.