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Roots

Roots

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Roots

"Money is the Root of All Evil"

2024

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Thriller

Overview

Roots follows two men as they catch-up on a normal day. Their initially innocent conversation quickly escalates into a plan to rob a bank.

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3 featured cast members

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Teodor Bassett

Cain

Harry Watterson

Abel

Teslim Agboola

Police Officer

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Directed by: Kipp Davison Lunt
Written by: Kipp Davison Lunt

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