An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" chronicles the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America.An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" chronicles the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America.An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" chronicles the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America.
- Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
- 5 wins & 52 nominations total
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- TriviaLeVar Burton: as the slave Ephraim, who is being transported in the caged wagon from the Waller plantation. He stars at Kunta Kinte. Burton played Kunta Kinte in both Roots (1977) and Roots: The Gift (1988).
- GoofsWhen Kunta Kinte is on the ship heading for America in 1767, the flag used has the red diagonals in the Union Jack. These we not added until the Act of Union with Ireland in 1801.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards (2016)
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I absolutely love this version of Roots. Its unfortunate that some reviewers of this program refuse to understand the basic fact that there are no good or bad kidnappers - only bad. The act of kidnapping does not allow for some to claim a moral high ground because you provide "small kindnesses." This version of ROOTS is similar to the stories my grandparents told me. Africans were not grateful for small favors - they wanted their freedom. What is undeniable is that all white people profited from this filthy trade in human beings - even the abolitionist. Some abolitionist were honest enough to admit this simple truth.
I wish this version of ROOTS appeared on basic channels so that more people, particularly non- cable watchers could have learned about the resistance of Africans to kidnapping and oppression. Bravo to the producers of this version of Roots!
I wish this version of ROOTS appeared on basic channels so that more people, particularly non- cable watchers could have learned about the resistance of Africans to kidnapping and oppression. Bravo to the producers of this version of Roots!
- nofearcoalition
- May 31, 2016
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- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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