| Other author/creator | Wong, Khadifa, film director. |
| Other author/creator | Donmall-Reeve, Lisa, film producer. |
| Other author/creator | Nemorin, Zak, conceptor, choreographer. |
| Other author/creator | Simpkins, Matt, director of photography. |
| Other author/creator | Amorim, Joan Gill, editor of moving image work. |
| Other author/creator | Parker, Jeff (Jazz guitarist), composer (expression) |
| Other author/creator | Cyrus, Max, composer (expression) |
| Other author/creator | Allen, Debbie, 1950- onscreen participant. |
| Other author/creator | Faison, George, 1945- onscreen participant. |
| Other author/creator | Rivera, Chita onscreen participant. |
| Other author/creator | Brown, Camille A., onscreen participant. |
| Other author/creator | DeFrantz, Thomas, onscreen participant. |
| Other author/creator | LDR Creative presenter, film distributor. |
| Other author/creator | On the Rocks Films, presenter. |
| Physical medium | 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical medium | polychrome |
| Physical medium | color |
| Abstract |
Uprooted is a feature-length documentary celebrating the African history, lineage, and future progressions of jazz dance. With a stellar cast of leading industry experts, award-winning choreographers, and legendary performers, this groundbreaking documentary goes back to the roots in Africa and follows the evolution of this incredible dance form through every single decade and genre. Exploring and commenting on political and social influences, the film addresses topics such as appropriation, racism, socialism, and sexism. Uprooted includes special appearances with Debbie Allen, George Faison, Chita Rivera, Camille A. Brown and Thomas F. DeFrantz and showcases the works of the Nicholas Brothers, Pepsi Bethel, Jack Cole, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse and Gene Kelly. |
| General note | Wide screen. |
| General note | Originally produced as a documentary in 2020. |
| Credits | Director of photography, Matt Simpkins ; editor, Joan Gill Amorim ; original music composed by Jeff Parker, Max Cyrus. |
| Performer |
Featuring: Debbie Allen, George Faison, Chita Rivera, Camille A. Brown and Thomas F. DeFrantz. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English with optional English closed-captioning. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
