Roots
Synopsis
Roots is a one-of-kind produce's-eye journey through a supermarket-and through the highly sensitive issue of adoption disclosure. As a series of fruit and vegetables each drop into a shopping cart, they quickly get caught up in a conversation about origins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Reiko Loader
- Original Title
- Roots
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Reiko Loader
Michael Fukushima
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Reiko Loader
Director
Michael Fukushima
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
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What is Roots about?
Roots is a one-of-kind produce's-eye journey through a supermarket-and through the highly sensitive issue of adoption disclosure. As a series of fruit and vegetables each drop into a shopping cart, they quickly get caught up in a conversation about origins.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Alison Reiko Loader.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Scott Thompson, Mark McKinney.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 11m.