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Black Roots
Black Roots
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Black Roots

1970
1h 3m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1970

Runtime

1h 3m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

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2
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store

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2
Amazon Video
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Storyline

Black Roots is the fourth feature-length film produced and directed by American independent filmmaker Lionel Rogosin. The film gathers a number of African American folk and blues musicians in a room, where they share stories and songs about the black experience in America.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 3m
Feb 25, 1970
Languages
English
Director
Lionel Rogosin
Lionel Rogosin
Production
NDR
NDR
Sveriges Radio-TV
Sveriges Radio-TV
Rogosin Films
Rogosin Films
Production Countries
Germany
Sweden
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Jim Collier

Self

Gary Davis

Self

Larry Johnson

Self

Florynce Kennedy

Florynce Kennedy

Self

Wende Smith

Self

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