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Roots
Drama
History
War & Military
Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Director
Gilbert Moses, David Greene
Streaming Platform:
(India)
Release Window:
Jan 23, 1977 (Not streaming on a major platform in India)
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Quick Facts: Roots
When was Roots released?
Roots was released on 23 January 1977.
Who stars in Roots?
The web series stars LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett Jr., Olivia Cole, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Ben Vereen.
Who directed Roots?
Roots is directed by Gilbert Moses, David Greene.
What is the IMDb rating of Roots?
Roots has an IMDb rating of 8.4/10 from 20K votes.
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