Return to the 1970s when the inspirational drama “Showing Roots” arrives on DVD at Walmart June 20th from Lionsgate. The film tells the story of two women who cross racial boundaries to form a friendship and fight against inequality in their small town. Maggie Grace and Uzo Aduba lead an all-star cast that includes Adam Brody, Elizabeth McGovern, and Cicely Tyson. From director Michael Wilson (“The Trip to Bountiful”), the “Showing Roots” DVD includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.
In 1977, as the miniseries “Roots” hits the airwaves, two women are inspired to try and integrate their small Southern town. In a place where there are still “right” and “wrong” sides of the tracks, these two young women — one white, one black — forge an unlikely friendship that sparks a journey of independence and self-discovery and ultimately results in the creation of the perfect hairdo. Starring Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth McGovern, Adam Brody, and Cicely Tyson.
DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES:
- “Behind the Scenes of Showing Roots” Featurette
Available on DVD June 20th
