Roots
Cast: Ben VereenLeVar BurtonOlivia ColeRobert ReedJohn Amos
Genres: Drama
Seasons: 2
Creator: Alex Haley
Release Date: Jan 23, 1977
Rating:7 / 10
About
The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
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Roots Specials Episode Guide
- S1 | E1The Phenomenon of Roots
- S2 | E2Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation
- S3 | E3Roots: One Year Later
- S4 | E4Remembering Roots
- S5 | E5The Struggle to Make Roots
- S6 | E630th anniversary
- S7 | E7Cast Interviews
- S8 | E8The Gift
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Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions about Roots:
Is Roots still in production?
No, Roots is not in production.
When was the last episode of Roots aired?
The last episode of Roots aired on 1977-01-30.
When did Roots first air?
Roots first aired on 1977-01-23.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots has 1 season.
How many episodes does Roots have?
Roots has 8 episodes.
How long are Roots episodes?
Roots episodes are between 45 and 90 minutes long.
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