Showing Roots

Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries "Roots" as it hits the airwaves.

Cast

Maggie Grace

as Violet

Uzo Aduba

as Pearl

Viva Bianca

as Dee

Adam Brody

as Bud

Elizabeth McGovern

as Shirley

Cicely Tyson

as Hattie

J.D. Evermore

as Raybur

Joe Chrest

as Fuzzy Canaday

Daryl Thibodaux

as Pedestrian

Kerry Cahill

as Clara

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