Showing Roots

Showing Roots is a comedy-drama set in 1977. The story follows two women of different races who aim to bring integration to their small town. Their efforts are driven by the influence of the miniseries Roots as it begins airing on television.

The film was directed by Michael Wilson and written by Susan Batten, who also served as a producer alongside Michael Mailer and Nick Thurlow. The lead roles are played by Maggie Grace as Violet and Uzo Aduba as Pearl. The supporting cast includes Viva Bianca, Adam Brody, Elizabeth McGovern, and Cicely Tyson.

With a runtime of 100 minutes, the movie has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 186 votes.