Showing Roots

Showing Roots is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Wilson and starring Maggie Grace, Elizabeth McGovern, Adam Brody, Uzo Aduba and Cicely Tyson.

Cast

 * Maggie Grace as Violet
 * Uzo Aduba as Pearl
 * Elizabeth McGovern as Shirley
 * Adam Brody as Bud
 * Cicely Tyson as Hattie

Production
The film was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Reception
Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.

Accolades
The film won the Spirit of Freedom Narrative Award at the Bahamas Film Festival and the Best Feature Film Award at the Maryland International Film Festival.