Roots
Raíces
Synopsis
Through the stories of three older adults from Tlaxcala, we learn about the childhoods of Nahuatl and Otomí speakers who were forced to leave their native languages behind in order to adapt to a society alien to their worldview, and who now face the threat of extinction despite their efforts to preserve their languages.
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIC Tlax
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E. Gabriel Pérez R.
- Original Title
- Raíces
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Release Date
- 01/01/2022
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- 27 Secretos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E. Gabriel Pérez R.
E. Gabriel Pérez R.
Jean Marco Colunga
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Marco Colunga
Producer
E. Gabriel Pérez R.
Director
E. Gabriel Pérez R.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Roots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roots about?
Through the stories of three older adults from Tlaxcala, we learn about the childhoods of Nahuatl and Otomí speakers who were forced to leave their native languages behind in order to adapt to a society alien to their worldview, and who now face the threat of extinction despite their efforts to preserve their languages.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by E. Gabriel Pérez R..
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Not specified.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 17m.