Roots: The Gift(1988)
Roots: The Gift Synopsis
On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.
Roots: The Gift (1988) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Kevin Hooks, released on December 11, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks and Kate Mulgrew. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Hooks
- Writers:
- David Eyre
- Producers:
- Mark Wolper
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
- Status:
- Released
Roots: The Gift Cast & Crew
Main cast
LeVar Burton
as Kunta Kinte
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Fiddler
Avery Brooks
as Cletus Moyer
Kate Mulgrew
as Hattie Carraway
Shaun Cassidy
as Edmund Parker, Jr.
John McMartin
as Edmund Parker, Sr.
Jerry Hardin
as William Reynolds
Annabella Price
as Sarah Parker
Michael Learned
as Amelia Parker
Fran Bennett
as May
Tim Russ
as Marcellus
Jimmie F. Skaggs
as Scarvie
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Hooks, written by David Eyre, produced by Mark Wolper.
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Roots: The Gift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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Roots: The Gift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Roots: The Gift online?
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Roots: The Gift (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Roots: The Gift?
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The main cast of Roots: The Gift (1988) includes LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Shaun Cassidy. The film was directed by Kevin Hooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Roots: The Gift released?
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Roots: The Gift was released on December 11, 1988 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Roots: The Gift worth watching?
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Roots: The Gift (1988) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.