Tap Roots

1948·Movie
1h 49min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

When she lost her lover...her sister gained one!

Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confederacy by an abolitionist and a Native American gentleman. The abolitionist's daughter is courted by a powerful newspaper publisher when her fiance, a confederate officer, elopes with the girl's sister. The daughter at first resists the publisher's attentions, but turns to him for aid when her ex-fiance plans to capture the seceding county on behalf of the South.
American Civil WarHistorical DramaRomanceSocial CommentaryFamily DynamicsPolitical IntrigueSlow-Burn NarrativeNostalgic ToneMississippi Setting

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Is Tap Roots worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tap Roots rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Tap Roots?

1 h 49 min

Tap Roots runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is Tap Roots in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tap Roots?

2ESJP

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