Black Roots (1970)

Black Roots (1970) poster

Black Roots is the fourth feature-length film produced and directed by American independent filmmaker Lionel Rogosin. The film gathers a number of African American folk and blues musicians in a room, where they share stories and songs about the black experience in America.

Director: Lionel Rogosin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Cast

Cinematography: J. Robert Wagoner
Production: NDR, Sveriges Radio-TV, Rogosin Films
Country: Germany, Sweden, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lionel Rogosin
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Roots about?
Black Roots is the fourth feature-length film produced and directed by American independent filmmaker Lionel Rogosin. The film gathers a number of African American folk and blues musicians in a room, where they share stories and songs about the black experience in America.
Who directed Black Roots?
Black Roots was directed by Lionel Rogosin.
Who stars in Black Roots?
Black Roots stars Jim Collier, Gary Davis, Larry Johnson, Florynce Kennedy, Wende Smith.
How long is Black Roots?
Black Roots has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Black Roots?
Black Roots is a Documentary film.
Where was Black Roots produced?
Black Roots was produced in Germany, Sweden, United States of America.