“Showing Roots” is a movie from 2016, set in a drama-comedy genre. It’s a film that highlights the story of two women who strive to integrate their little town in the year 1977, getting inspired by the miniseries called “Roots”. In this movie, actors like Maggie Grace, Adam Brody, and Elizabeth McGovern have played important roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Showing Roots” was filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Maggie Grace | Violet |
| Adam Brody | Bud |
| Elizabeth McGovern | Shirley |
| Uzo Aduba | Pearl |
| Viva Bianca | Dee |
| Cicely Tyson | Hattie |
| Joe Chrest | Fuzzy Canaday |
| Kerry Cahill | Clara |
| Ritchie Montgomery | Pip |
| Carol Sutton | Rosadel |
| Sewell Whitney | Preacher |
| Susan Batten | Betty |
| David Bush | D.B. Stubanks |
| Jesse Yarborough | Bridge Contractor |
| Lisa Raziano | Beauty Shop Patron |
| Pierre Cavalier | Bridge Contractor |
| Jeff Grays | Joe Black |
| Sally Jubb | Beauty Shop Patron |
| Ron Centanni | Funeral Attendee |
| Daryl Thibodaux | Pedestrian |
| James E. Guidry | Bridge Contractor |
| Joseph Stephens Jr. | 2 Step Buddy |
| Christopher J. Wilmot | Smiley |
| Jacquelyn Elder-Merideth | Mother / Church Goer |
| Allyson Guay | Shirley’s Girl |
| Daija Bickham | Child |
| Nikki May | Girl with Cornrows |
| Jairus Carey | Friend of Hattie |
| Jeannie Hargrave | Beauty Shop Patron |
| Peaches Davis | Church Goer |
| Sam Jones | 2 Step Buddy |
Trivia and Facts
- Actress Cicely Tyson, who portrayed the character “Ms. Hattie” in “Showing Roots”, also appeared in the actual 1977 movie “Roots”, as the character “Binta”.
- Some of the movie’s alternate names in different countries were “Une amitié contre les préjugés” in France, “Raíces de una amistad” in Spain and Argentina, and “Raízes de uma amizade” in Brazil.
- The movie spans 100 minutes.
- Even though the movie was created in the United States, it also received certification in Argentina.
- The theme song of this movie is “Unbreakable”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.4514677
- Longitude: -91.18714659999999
- Place ID: ChIJy3RfMmc4JIYRHZpXkdvxIyE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
