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| Showing Roots | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Wilson |
| Written by | Susan Batten |
| Produced by | Susan Batten Michael Mailer Nick Thurlow |
| Starring | Maggie Grace Elizabeth McGovern Adam Brody Uzo Aduba Cicely Tyson |
| Cinematography | Yaron Levy |
| Edited by | Andrew Drazek |
| Music by | John Gromada |
| Production companies | Michael Mailer Films Upload Films |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Showing Roots is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Wilson and starring Maggie Grace, Elizabeth McGovern, Adam Brody, Uzo Aduba and Cicely Tyson.
Cast
- Maggie Grace as Violet
- Uzo Aduba as Pearl
- Elizabeth McGovern as Shirley
- Adam Brody as Bud
- Cicely Tyson as Hattie
Production
The film was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Reception
Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.
Accolades
The film won the Spirit of Freedom Narrative Award at the Bahamas Film Festival and the Best Feature Film Award at the Maryland International Film Festival.
References
- Gettell, Oliver (21 April 2016). "Showing Roots starring Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba: Lifetime reveals air date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- Uhlich, Keith (25 May 2016). "'Showing Roots': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay A. (20 April 2016). "Watch Uzo Aduba, Cicely Tyson, Others in Trailer for Indie Dramedy 'Showing Roots'". IndieWire. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- Schonfeld, Renee. "Showing Roots". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
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