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.^[1][2]

Showing Roots
Directed by	Michael Wilson
Written by	Susan Batten
Produced by	Susan Batten Michael Mailer Nick Thurlow
Starring	Maggie Grace Elizabeth McGovern Adam Brody Uzo Aduba Cicely Tyson
Cinematography	Yaron Levy
Edited by	Andrew Drazek
Music by	John Gromada
Production companies	Michael Mailer Films Upload Films
Distributed by	Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Release date	April 23, 2016 (2016-04-23) (Newport Beach)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

In 1977, in the small town Whynot in the American South, two hairdressers, Violet and Pearl, one white, one African American, go into business for themselves by opening a hair salon named "Salt and Pepper." With hopes it entices clientele from both black and white backgrounds and brings to light Whynot's long standing prejudices.

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.^[3]

Reception

Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.^[4]

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.^[3]