Movie: Roots

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Charles Purdy
Charles Purdy

Samuel Reeves

Dalton MacDougall
Dalton MacDougall

Joel Dallas

Carl Wadman
Carl Wadman

John Dallas

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    A probate lawyer handles the will and testament of his recently deceased elderly clients and uncovers a shocking secret about their middle-aged son's unusual roots.

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    2010-10-01

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