Roots

(series)
USA, 1977, 9 h (Length: 45–90 min, Alternative: 6x90 min)

Based on:

Alex Haley (book)

Cinematography:

Joseph M. Wilcots, Stevan Larner

Cast:

Olivia Cole, Maya Angelou, LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen, Edward Asner, O.J. Simpson, Louis Gossett Jr., Vic Morrow, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Thayer David (more)
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Episodes(8)

Plots(1)

The illustrious production showcased an ensemble of blazing acting talents and was watched by 140-million viewers. Brought to the screen by pioneering Executive Producer David L. Wolper, this landmark miniseries follows Haley's African ancestor Kunta Kinte, forcibly brought to America in 1767, and the lineage he established despite unspeakable hardships in an unforgiving new land. Through the lens of one family, Wolper's adaptation reverberated across the globe and was crowned with dozens of awards, including an astounding 37 Emmy nominations and nine wins. (Roadshow Entertainment)

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