Laurence Fishburne
Alex Haley
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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 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.
Roots is a 1977 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, based on his family's slave ancestry. It follows Kunta Kinte's journey from Africa to America, and his descendants' struggle for freedom and dignity.
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- 1977-01-23
- Biography, Drama, History
- 74
John Amos and Louis Gossett Jr. look back on the groundbreaking miniseries Roots and its legacy for the 45th Anniversary.
- 7 min
- 57.8K
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
Roots is a historical drama that follows the journey of one family from Africa to America and their struggle for freedom and legacy. The miniseries features a star-studded cast and premiered on Memorial Day 2016 on HISTORY, A&E and Lifetime.
- Malachi Kirby
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Roots is a 2016 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, chronicling the life of an African man and his descendants in America. The series stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker and Laurence Fishburne, and is nominated for seven Primetime Emmys.
