Roots

A sweeping, emotionally devastating historical epic that immerses you in the brutal realities of slavery, offering moments of resilience and hope amid overwhelming sorrow.

Created by

Alex Haley

Genres

Drama

Starring

LeVar Burton, Cicely Tyson, Louis Gossett Jr.

Tagline

The Saga of an American Family.

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.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, identity, freedom

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

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