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197063 minGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Black Roots

197063 minGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

A powerful gathering of African American musicians sharing their truths.

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A powerful gathering of African American musicians sharing their truths.

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Kento Handacast

Ken Mizorogicast

Masayuki Izumicast

Yoshika Gajacast

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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.

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