Roots: The Gift
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About
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
as Kunta Kinte
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Fiddler
Avery Brooks
as Cletus Moyer
Kate Mulgrew
as Hattie Carraway
Shaun Cassidy
as Edmund Parker, Jr.
John McMartin
as Edmund Parker, Sr.
Jerry Hardin
as William Reynolds
Annabella Price
as Sarah Parker
Michael Learned
as Amelia Parker
Fran Bennett
as May
Tim Russ
as Marcellus
Jimmie F. Skaggs
as Scarvie
Brandy Brown
as Arabella
Ernest Harden Jr.
as Nick
Maria Bryant
as Lilly
James McIntire
as Jubal
Lawrence Mandley
as Boatman
John Sherrod
as Driver #1
Karl Anthony Smith
as Gaunt Man
J. Christopher Sullivan
as Driver #2
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Stream Roots: The Gift online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama, history, and tv movie movie originally produced in English and released in 1988, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 13 viewers worldwide.
About Roots: The Gift
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. Running 93 minutes.
Roots: The Gift Cast and Characters
The cast features LeVar Burton (as Kunta Kinte), Louis Gossett Jr. (as Fiddler), Avery Brooks (as Cletus Moyer), Kate Mulgrew (as Hattie Carraway), and Shaun Cassidy (as Edmund Parker, Jr.). Their performances are a major reason Roots: The Gift has built such a passionate audience.
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Roots: The Gift flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Roots: The Gift online for free?
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How long is Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift runs for 93 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Roots: The Gift good? What's the rating?
Roots: The Gift holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 13 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Roots: The Gift?
The main cast includes LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks, and Kate Mulgrew, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Roots: The Gift available in English?
Yes — Roots: The Gift was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Roots: The Gift released?
Roots: The Gift was released in 1988.
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Where can I watch Roots: The Gift for free?
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What is Roots: The Gift about?
Roots: The Gift is a Drama/History English-language film. 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.
When was Roots: The Gift released?
Roots: The Gift was released on December 11, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. The film was produced by David L. Wolper Productions.
Who stars in Roots: The Gift?
Roots: The Gift stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Avery Brooks and Kate Mulgrew. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Roots: The Gift available in HD?
Yes, Roots: The Gift is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.