Black Roots(Movie, 1970)

Name: Black Roots
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1970
Duration: T01:3:00
Rating: 3.8

1h 3min | Genre: Documentary

Rating: 3.8/5 (with 4 votes)

Black Roots is a 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. Film editor Carl Lerner is credited as an "associate producer"; and Alan Lomax, along with his daughter Anna, are credited as "musical consultants." Anna Lomax also has the credit of "assistant editor." Lionel Rogosin reunited with Jim Collier two years later for Black Fantasy. ()

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About Black Roots

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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Production countries: Germany, Sweden, United States of America (USA)

Made by: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Sveriges Radio-TV, Rogosin Films

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 1 language: English (EN)

Status: Released

Release date US: 02/25/1970

Director: Lionel Rogosin

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