| 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.[1][2]
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.[3]
Reception
Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.[4]
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.[3]
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.
- 1 2 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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