Roots (2016)
Roots is a 2016 drama series. It stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Forest Whitaker.
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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What is Roots about?
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on 30 May 2016.
How many episodes does Roots have?
Roots has 4 episodes across 1 seasons.
Where can I watch Roots?
Roots is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Roots
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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Cast
- Malachi Kirby as Kunta Kinte
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Tom Lea
- Forest Whitaker as Fiddler
- Laurence Fishburne as Alex Haley
- Babs Olusanmokun as Omoro Kinte
- Matthew Goode as William Waller
- James Purefoy as John Waller
- Emayatzy Corinealdi as Belle
- Anika Noni Rose as Kizzy
- Roman L. Armstrong as Kunta Kinte
- Derek Luke as Silla Ba Dibba
- Chris Obi as Kintango