Movie

Rooted (2022)

• April 28, 2022
• 22m

• Documentary

“Nurturing cultural roots is vital in the face of erasure”

Overview

'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.

Directors

Nikisha Goel, Freddy Kwak

Writers

Morgan Torre, Idjaton Barry, Valerie Rodríguez, Ajibola Bodurin

Starring

Hiram Abrante, Judith Abrante, Raúl Ayala