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Comedy drama

Showing Roots (2016): Cast

Showing Roots (2016) movie poster

Showing Roots is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Michael Wilson, starring Ritchie Montgomery as Pip, Elizabeth McGovern and Cicely Tyson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Showing Roots (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Michael Wilson
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Showing Roots About?

The premise of Showing Roots without spoilers.

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 Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

Showing Roots Cast & Characters

Ritchie Montgomery leads the cast as Pip, with Elizabeth McGovern as Shirley and Cicely Tyson as Hattie. Directed by Michael Wilson; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Wilson

More films directed by Michael Wilson: The Trip to Bountiful and Michael Moore Hates America.

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Showing Roots Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Showing Roots.

Showing Roots Trailer
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Showing Roots Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Une amitié contre les préjugés” and “Raízes de uma Amizade”.

Also known as
  • Une amitié contre les préjugés
  • Raízes de uma Amizade
  • Raices de una amistad

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Showing Roots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Showing Roots, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Showing Roots?

Showing Roots runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Showing Roots released?

Showing Roots was released on April 23, 2016.

Who directed Showing Roots?

Showing Roots was directed by Michael Wilson.

More films by Michael Wilson

Who is in the cast of Showing Roots?

Showing Roots stars Ritchie Montgomery as Pip, Elizabeth McGovern as Shirley and Cicely Tyson as Hattie, among 17 credited actors.

Does Showing Roots have a post-credit scene?

No. Showing Roots has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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