Roots 1954
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SplatFour independent stories based on writer Francisco Rojas Gonzáles's work, depicting the reality of Mexican indian people: Las Vacas (The Cow), Nuestra Señora (Our Lady), El Tuerto (One-Eyed) and La Potranca (The Filly). In El Tuerto, a one eyed boy is relentlessly bullied by his mates. His religious mother asks God to make the boy's eyes equal. The outcome is tragic.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Martina (segment "Las vacas")
as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
as The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
as Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
as Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
as Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
as The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")
Director:
Writer:
Benito Alazraki, Manuel Barbachano Ponce, Juan de la Cabada, Carlos Velo, Francisco Rojas González, María Elena Lazo, Fernando Espejo, José Miguel García Ascot
Stars:
Beatriz Flores, Juan de la Cruz, Juan Cano, Rafael Ramírez, Conchita Montes, Eduardo Urruchua, Olimpia Alazraki, Doctor González, Juan Hernández, Ángel Lara,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
1954 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Roots
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
JDLC
CV
MEL
Cast
as Martina (segment "Las vacas")
as Esteban (segment "Las vacas")
as Don Remigio (segment "Las vacas")
as The Cousin (segment "Las vacas")
as The City Woman (segment "Las vacas")
as The City Man (segment "Las vacas")
as Jane Davis (segment "Nuestra Señora"
as Himself (segment "Nuestra Señora")
as Mariano (segment "Nuestra Señora")
as The Priest (segment "Nuestra Señora")
as Angel, The One-Eyed Kid (segment "El tuerto")
as The Mother (segment "El Tuerto")
as The Mother's Friend (segment "El tuerto")
as Xanath (segment "La potranca")
as Eric (segment "La potranca")
as Teódulo (segment "La potranca")
as Vivian (segment "La potranca")
as Narrator (prologue)
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