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Grass Roots (1992)
TV Movie | 155 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Grass Roots (1992)

TV Movie | 155 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A respected lawyer/politician about to undertake a campaign for a seat in the U.S. Senate is forced to defend a young white man for the brutal murder of a black activist.

Director

Jerry London

Writers

Stuart Woods (novel "Grass Roots") | Derek Marlowe (teleplay)

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Release date

Feb 24, 1992 (United States)

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52 cast members

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