Motherland: A Genetic Journey (2003)
A moving, feature-length documentary shot on three continents, and amongst the most ambitious factual programmes on the BBC in recent times. Motherland used genetics to enable members of the African diaspora to trace for the first time their African ancestry. Three Black Britons become the first people ever to uncover what Alex Haley, author of Roots, could only dream of - to "go back" to Africa and reconnect with the precise population groups from which their ancestors were separated by slavery.
Director: Archie Baron
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: February 2, 2003
Production: Takeaway Media
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Motherland: A Genetic Journey about?
- A moving, feature-length documentary shot on three continents, and amongst the most ambitious factual programmes on the BBC in recent times. Motherland used genetics to enable members of the African diaspora to trace for the first time their African ancestry. Three Black Britons become the first people ever to uncover what Alex Haley, author of Roots, could only dream of - to "go back" to Africa and reconnect with the precise population groups from which their ancestors were separated by slavery.
- Who directed Motherland: A Genetic Journey?
- Motherland: A Genetic Journey was directed by Archie Baron.
- How long is Motherland: A Genetic Journey?
- Motherland: A Genetic Journey has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Motherland: A Genetic Journey?
- Motherland: A Genetic Journey is a Documentary film.
- Where was Motherland: A Genetic Journey produced?
- Motherland: A Genetic Journey was produced in United Kingdom.