The younger sister
Lani
A little girl searching for safety when everything around her begins to change.
Inside the story
The Characters
Every story is shaped by the people in it. Meet the faces of Rotten Roots TV.
The older sister
Malia
Only a year older, but already trying to protect the sister she loves.
Their mother
Mama
A complicated mother whose struggles shape her daughters’ childhood.
Their grandmother
Grandma
A protective presence who becomes central to the sisters’ journey.
The neighbor
Mrs. Jenkins
She sees something that sets the story in motion.
Police officer
Officer Daniels
One of the officers responding to the family’s situation.
Police officer
Officer Brooks
A responding officer navigating a difficult moment.
Follow the journey
These roots go deeper.
Watch the story unfold, meet new characters, and follow the series as it grows.