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Black Roots (1970) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1970 · 63 mins · English
- Directed by
- Lionel Rogosin
- Starring
- Gary Davis, Larry Johnson, Florynce Kennedy, Wende Smith, Jim Collier
The fourth feature‑length film by independent American filmmaker Lionel Roginson brings together several African‑American folk and blues musicians in a single room. In a conversational setting they recount personal stories and perform songs that reflect the black experience in the United States, offering an intimate portrait of cultural history.
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