Black Roots is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 24 June 2026.
Where to watch Black Roots
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Lionel Rogosin
- Release date
- 1970-02-25
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany
- Studio
- NDR
About Black Roots
Black Roots is a 1970 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Lionel Rogosin, starring Jim Collier, Gary Davis and Larry Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Roots in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Black Roots in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Black Roots on Criterion Channel.
Is Black Roots on Netflix?+
Black Roots is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Black Roots?+
Black Roots has a runtime of 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
Who stars in Black Roots?+
Black Roots stars Jim Collier, Gary Davis, Larry Johnson, Florynce Kennedy and Wende Smith.
When did Black Roots come out?+
Black Roots is a 1970 movie directed by Lionel Rogosin.
What genre is Black Roots?+
Black Roots is Documentary film.
Who directed Black Roots?+
Black Roots was directed by Lionel Rogosin.
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