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Roots: The Gift

1988Movie1 h 33 minPG

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Summary

On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.

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Friends night
Teens
Thought-provoking

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Directed by: Kevin Hooks
Written by: David Eyre
Produced by: Mark Wolper
Music by: Gerald Fried

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Facts

December 11, 1988 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released: December 11, 1988
Runtime: 1 h 33 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 6 countries