Showing Roots Explained

Showing Roots
Director:	Michael Wilson
Producer:	Susan Batten Michael Mailer Nick Thurlow
Starring:	Maggie Grace Elizabeth McGovern Adam Brody Uzo Aduba Cicely Tyson
Cinematography:	Yaron Levy
Editing:	Andrew Drazek
Music:	John Gromada
Studio:	Michael Mailer Films Upload Films
Distributor:	Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Runtime:	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]

Notes and References

1. Gettell. Oliver. Showing Roots starring Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba: Lifetime reveals air date. 21 April 2016. . 6 March 2018.
2. Web site: Uhlich. Keith. 'Showing Roots': TV Review. 25 May 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. 6 March 2018.
3. Web site: Obenson. Tambay A.. Watch Uzo Aduba, Cicely Tyson, Others in Trailer for Indie Dramedy 'Showing Roots'. 20 April 2016. IndieWire. 6 March 2018.
4. Web site: Schonfeld. Renee. Showing Roots. Common Sense Media. 6 March 2018.