Uprooted is a feature-length documentary celebrating the history, lineage, and future
progressions of jazz dance. With a stellar cast of leading industry experts, award-winning choreographers, and legendary performers, this ground-breaking documentary goes back to the roots of Africa. The film follows the evolution of this incredible dance form through every single decade and genre, exploring and commenting on political and social influences.
- Year2020
- Runtime94 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina
- NoteFilm only available for viewing in North Carolina
- DirectorKhadifa Wong
- ProducerLisa Donmall-Reeve
- CinematographerMatt Simpkins
- EditorJoan Gill Amorim, Eppie Bowler
- ComposerMax Cyrus, Jeff Parker
Uprooted is a feature-length documentary celebrating the history, lineage, and future
progressions of jazz dance. With a stellar cast of leading industry experts, award-winning choreographers, and legendary performers, this ground-breaking documentary goes back to the roots of Africa. The film follows the evolution of this incredible dance form through every single decade and genre, exploring and commenting on political and social influences.
- Year2020
- Runtime94 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereNorth Carolina
- NoteFilm only available for viewing in North Carolina
- DirectorKhadifa Wong
- ProducerLisa Donmall-Reeve
- CinematographerMatt Simpkins
- EditorJoan Gill Amorim, Eppie Bowler
- ComposerMax Cyrus, Jeff Parker