Herbert Cavalier Jr.
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- 1. Part 1 May 30, 2016
- In 1767, British slave traders purchase Kunta Kinte, a kidnapped African, and take him to Maryland.
- 2. Part 2 May 31, 2016
- Redcoats encourage slaves to join the English army; Kunta runs but slave catchers apprehend him.
- 3. Part 3 Jun 1, 2016
- George marries and fathers many children; Tom Lea loses a wager and sells George to save his farm.
Roots is a 2016 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, following the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America. The series stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and others, and is nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys.
- (8.5K)
- 2016-05-30
- Drama, War
- 3 min
Roots is a 1977 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, based on his family's slave ancestry. It follows Kunta Kinte and his descendants from Africa to America, and depicts their struggles and achievements across generations.
- (19K)
- 1977-01-23
- Biography, Drama, History
- 74
Roots is a 1977 American television miniseries based on Alex Haley's 1976 novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family, set during and after the era of slavery in the United States. The series first aired on ABC in January 1977 over eight consecutive nights.
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1 Season. ABC. Documentary, Drama. TV14. Watchlist. Where to Watch. The landmark dramatization of Alex Haley's classic saga followed his ancestors from Africa into slavery and then to their freedom...
