Showing Roots
2016•1h 40m•
★5.6(6 ratings)
ComedyDrama
Overview
Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.
Director
Michael WilsonWriters
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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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The runtime is 100 minutes (1h 40m).
The film was directed by Michael Wilson.
The screenplay was written by Susan Batten.
Cinematography was handled by Yaron Levy.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt4163960.
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