Roots (1977) Series Guide, Cast, Credits & Where To Watch

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Roots Overview

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 Details

User Rating
7.4
Running Time
45
Certification
nr
Tagline
The Saga of an American Family.
Original Title
Roots
Release Date
1977-01-23 00:00:00

Roots Career and Cast Highlights

Key credits listed on this page include John Erman, Marvin J. Chomsky, David Greene, Alex Haley, William Blinn, James Lee, John Schuck, and Wayne Heffley.

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