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Roots: The Gift (TV 1988)The characters of Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from Roots are back in this movie. In this movie the two of them accompany their owner to another plantation at Christmas time and they learn that ... See full summary » Director:Kevin HooksWriter:David Eyre Jr. |
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Cast
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Cletus Moyer
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| Kate Mulgrew | ... |
Hattie Carraway
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Edmund Parker Jr.
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Edmund Parker Sr.
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Dr. William Reynolds
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Annabella Price | ... |
Sarah Parker
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Amelia Parker
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Fran Bennett | ... |
Mammy May
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Marcellus
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Jimmie F. Skaggs | ... |
Scarvie
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Brandy Brown | ... |
Arabella Parker
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| Ernest Harden Jr. | ... |
Nicholas
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Maria Bryant | ... |
Lilly
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The characters of Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from Roots are back in this movie. In this movie the two of them accompany their owner to another plantation at Christmas time and they learn that the son of the owner helps slaves escape. And the two of them try to help him and also see this as an opportunity to escape themselves. Written by <rcs0411@yahoo.com>
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escape | roots | christmas | underground railroad | family relationships |Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 December 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Roots Christmas See more »Company Credits
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Fiddler: Thank you young Mr. Parker, but you ain't got to call me no swine.
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LeVar Burton (Kunta Kinte) and Louis Gossett Jr. (Fiddler) are the only actors to reprise their roles from Roots. See more »Quotes
Edmund Jr.: Come on, you swine. Out. Out!Fiddler: Thank you young Mr. Parker, but you ain't got to call me no swine.
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ROOTS: THE GIFT Is an excellent addition to the saga. Because It Is set In between the time period of Parts 2 and 3 of the original series, It's likely that you would find It hard to understand. However even If you haven't seen any of ROOTS, THE GIFT Is a fell-good drama, and you'll be guaranteed a little weep.