Roots

A harrowing, deeply emotional historical epic that immerses you in the brutality of slavery while honoring resilience and family legacy.

Created by

Bruce Beresford, Mario Van Peebles

Genres

Drama, Action & adventure

Starring

Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker

Tagline

Your name is your shield.

Overview

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, identity, race

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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