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Black Roots

1970 · 1h 3m · Documentary · Germany, Sweden

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.

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Lionel Rogosin
Starring
Jim Collier, Gary Davis, Larry Johnson, Florynce Kennedy
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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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Criterion Channel: available in 2 countries
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