Black Roots

Year: 1970

Runtime: 63 mins

Language: English

Director: Lionel Rogosin

Documentary

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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