Showing Roots(2016)
Showing Roots Synopsis
Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.
Showing Roots (2016) is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Wilson, released on April 23, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca and Adam Brody. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Wilson
- Writers:
- Susan Batten
- Producers:
- Susan Batten, Michael Mailer, Nick Thurlow
- Cinematographer:
- Yaron Levy
- Status:
- Released
Showing Roots (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Showing Roots before you stream it.
Showing Roots Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maggie Grace
as Violet
Uzo Aduba
as Pearl
Viva Bianca
as Dee
Adam Brody
as Bud
Elizabeth McGovern
as Shirley
Cicely Tyson
as Hattie
J.D. Evermore
as Raybur
Joe Chrest
as Fuzzy Canaday
- Daryl Thibodaux
Daryl Thibodaux
as Pedestrian
Kerry Cahill
as Clara
Ritchie Montgomery
as Pip
Jesse Yarborough
Key crew
Directed by Michael Wilson, written by Susan Batten, produced by Susan Batten, Michael Mailer and Nick Thurlow.
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Showing Roots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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Showing Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Showing Roots online?
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Showing Roots (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Showing Roots?
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The main cast of Showing Roots (2016) includes Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Viva Bianca, Adam Brody and Elizabeth McGovern. The film was directed by Michael Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Showing Roots released?
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Showing Roots was released on April 23, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Showing Roots worth watching?
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Showing Roots (2016) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Showing Roots?
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Yes. The official Showing Roots trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.