Rooted
“Nurturing cultural roots is vital in the face of erasure”
Synopsis
'Rooted' is the exemplary story of the Abrante family, from the predominately black town of Loíza, Puerto Rico - a municipality rich in African culture but plagued by generational poverty, systemic racism, and governmental neglect.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
(Villanova University)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikisha Goel, Freddy Kwak
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Torre, Idjaton Barry, Connie Fang, Ajibola Bodurin, Taniya Gray, Keely Dumouchel, Ashley Bernard Cabrera, Valerie Rodríguez
- Original Title
- Rooted
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Last Letter Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikisha Goel, Freddy Kwak
Morgan Torre, Idjaton Barry, Connie Fang, Ajibola Bodurin, Taniya Gray, Keely Dumouchel, Ashley Bernard Cabrera, Valerie Rodríguez
Anna Keller, Margaret Mengel
Anna Keller, Margaret Mengel
Hezekiah Lewis, Sofia Bottini, Keely Dumachel, Annie Cowen, Kristen Garvey
Department Leadership Roster
Nikisha Goel
Director
Freddy Kwak
Director
Sofia Bottini
Producer
Keely Dumachel
Producer
Annie Cowen
Producer
Kristen Garvey
Producer
Anna Keller
Editor
Anna Keller
Director of Photography
Margaret Mengel
Director of Photography
Margaret Mengel
Editor
Morgan Torre
Writer
Idjaton Barry
Writer
Connie Fang
Writer
Ajibola Bodurin
Writer
Taniya Gray
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rooted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rooted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rooted about?
'Rooted' is the exemplary story of the Abrante family, from the predominately black town of Loíza, Puerto Rico - a municipality rich in African culture but plagued by generational poverty, systemic racism, and governmental neglect.
Who directed Rooted?
Rooted was directed by Nikisha Goel, Freddy Kwak.
Who stars in Rooted?
The principal cast of Rooted includes Hiram Abrante, Judith Abrante, Raúl Ayala, Julia Nazario Fuentes, Samuel Lind.
When was Rooted released and how long is it?
Rooted was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 22m.