About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
13
Genre
Drama, History, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
holiday
freedom
slavery
racism
captive
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Questions about Roots: The Gift
How long is Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift was directed by Kevin Hooks and released in 1988.
What genre is Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift is a Drama, History, TV Movie film (1988).
Who stars in Roots: The Gift?
The cast of Roots: The Gift includes LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Shaun Cassidy.
What is the TMDB rating for Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 13 votes.
