Showing Roots
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| 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]
In 1977, in the small town Whynot in the American South, two hairdressers, Violet and Pearl, one white, one African American, go into business for themselves by opening a hair salon named "Salt and Pepper." With hopes it entices clientele from both black and white backgrounds and brings to light Whynot's long standing prejudices.
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]
