Roots (1977)
Roots is a 1977 drama series created by Alex Haley. It stars Robert Reed, Olivia Cole and Ben Vereen.
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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What is Roots 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.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on 23 January 1977.
How many episodes does Roots have?
Roots has 8 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Roots?
Roots was created by Alex Haley.
Where can I watch Roots?
Roots is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Roots
Cast
- Robert Reed as Dr. William Reynolds
- Olivia Cole as Mathilda
- Ben Vereen as Chicken George Moore
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Fiddler
- Leslie Uggams as Kizzy Reynolds
- Lynda Day George as Mrs. Reynolds
- John Amos as Kunta Kinte
- Madge Sinclair as Bell Reynolds
- LeVar Burton as Kunta Kinte
- Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Wrestler
- Chuck Connors as Tom Moore
- Lorne Greene as John Reynolds