The Roots That Bind Us 2026

Overview

The Roots that Bind Us explores the origins of non-unanimous juries in Louisiana and the impact of this racist law today. The film focuses on three men - Jermaine, Herman and Lloyd - whose fates were sealed before they were ever born. Through their stories, as well as expert testimony, archival research, animation, and poetry, the film exposes a system grown from the roots of slavery to incarcerate Black people. The film elevates the voices of those who fought and continue to fight for the justi