2 Movies Starring Olivia Cole

Roots

Roots

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1977-01-23

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

60 min

IMDB Ratings:

8.5 (9090 Reviews)

Fullplot:

A saga of African-American life, based on Alex Haley's family history. Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African village, sold into slavery, and taken to America. He makes several escape attempts until he is finally caught and maimed. He marries Bell, his plantation's cook, and they have a daughter, Kizzy, who is eventually sold away from them. Kizzy has a son by her new master, and the boy grows up to become Chicken George, a legendary cock fighter who leads his family into freedom. Throughout the series, the family observes notable events in U.S. history, such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings, and emancipation.

Something About Amelia

Something About Amelia

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1984-01-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

100 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (346 Reviews)

Director:

Randa Haines

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

Counseling helps family deal with the discovery that their child was sexually abused by the closest relative.

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