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Showing Roots (2016)

Movie ★ 5.6 100 min

Comedy Drama

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

Michael Wilson Director Susan Batten Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 23, 2016
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt4163960
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Cast

Maggie Grace Maggie Grace Violet Uzo Aduba Uzo Aduba Pearl Viva Bianca Viva Bianca Dee Adam Brody Adam Brody Bud Elizabeth McGovern Elizabeth McGovern Shirley Cicely Tyson Cicely Tyson Hattie J.D. Evermore J.D. Evermore Raybur Joe Chrest Joe Chrest Fuzzy Canaday Daryl Thibodaux Pedestrian Kerry Cahill Kerry Cahill Clara Ritchie Montgomery Ritchie Montgomery Pip Jesse Yarborough Jesse Yarborough Patrick Kearns Diner Patron Sewell Whitney Sewell Whitney Preacher Eric Berris Bike Rider Jeff Grays Jeff Grays Joe Black Nikki May Girl with Cornrows

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Frequently asked questions

What is Showing Roots about?
Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.
Who directed Showing Roots?
Showing Roots was directed by Michael Wilson.
Who stars in Showing Roots?
Showing Roots stars Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca, Adam Brody.
When was Showing Roots released?
Showing Roots is a 2016 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Showing Roots?
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