Movie

Roots: The Gift

★ 7.1(13)19881h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Kevin Hooks
Release date: 1988-12-11
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David L. Wolper Productions

About Roots: The Gift

Roots: The Gift is a 1988 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Kevin Hooks, starring LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr. and Avery Brooks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roots: The Gift in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

LeVar Burton

Kunta Kinte

Louis Gossett Jr.

Fiddler

Avery Brooks

Cletus Moyer

Kate Mulgrew

Hattie Carraway

Shaun Cassidy

Edmund Parker, Jr.

John McMartin

Edmund Parker, Sr.

Jerry Hardin

William Reynolds

Annabella Price

Sarah Parker

Michael Learned

Amelia Parker

Fran Bennett

May

Tim Russ

Marcellus

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Scarvie

Themes & keywords

holidayfreedomslaveryracismcaptive

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Roots: The Gift in Mexico?+

Roots: The Gift is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Roots: The Gift on Netflix?+

Roots: The Gift is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Roots: The Gift?+

Roots: The Gift has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Roots: The Gift?+

Roots: The Gift stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Shaun Cassidy.

When did Roots: The Gift come out?+

Roots: The Gift is a 1988 movie directed by Kevin Hooks.

What genre is Roots: The Gift?+

Roots: The Gift is Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed Roots: The Gift?+

Roots: The Gift was directed by Kevin Hooks.