Roots
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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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.
Series Snapshot
- Status
- Released
- Total Seasons
- 1
- Total Episodes
- 8
- First Air Date
- Jan 23, 1977
- Most Recent Air Date
- May 22, 2007
- Network / Platform
- Apple TV Store
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
- Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.
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Creators & Cast
Created by:
- Rating
- 6.4
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
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