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COLLECTION · Series · 1977

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.

Source: TMDB
* 7.4 (241)Drama
Directors
Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses
Creators
Alex Haley
Studios
ABC · David L. Wolper Productions · Warner Bros. Television
Runtime
45–90 min/ep
Age rating
NR
Release
23/01/1977
Score
7.4 / 10 (241)

Awards and nominations

  • Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Roots
  • Nominated at Golden Globe Awards — Leslie Uggams
  • Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — Roots
  • Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — David Greene (for "Part I")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Marvin J. Chomsky (for "Part III")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — John Erman (for "Part II")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — Gilbert Moses (for "Part VI")
  • Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — Ernest Kinoy and William Blinn (for "Part II")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — M. Charles Cohen (for "Part VIII")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — James Lee (for "Part V")
  • Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — Louis Gossett Jr. (for "Part IV")
  • Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — John Amos (for "Part V")
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
Specials
8 episodes
The Phenomenon of Roots
Episode 1. The Phenomenon of Roots
47 min

Author of "Roots" Alex Haley goes on a voyage to his ancestral home village in Africa and to the grave site of his relative Kunta Kinte in Virginia with LeVar Burton who portrayed Kinte in "Roots". Narrated by Louis Gossett, Jr.

Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation
Episode 2. Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated an Entire Nation
2007-05-22

An examination of "Roots" impact on society in the 1970's from a modern perspective.

Episode 3. Roots: One Year Later

Hosted by Louis Gossett Jr.

Episode 4. Remembering Roots
2007-05-22

25th-anniversary 3 DVD edition bonus. New interviews with key cast members.

Episode 5. The Struggle to Make Roots

No synopsis

Episode 6. 30th anniversary
2007-05-22 · 27 min

'The American Story Continues' is a new interview series with celebrities discussing how important the original series 'ROOTS' was and continues to be in this day and age. Whoopi Goldberg, James Earl Jones, Blair Underwood, and more make…

Episode 7. Cast Interviews
28 min

'The Cast Looks Back' is a new bonus video that features interviews with most of the cast of the original miniseries. They talk about making the series and how it has transformed their lives.

The Gift
Episode 8. The Gift
1988-12-11 · 89 min

The characters of Kunta Kinte and Fiddler from Roots are back in this movie. In this movie the two of them accompany their owner to another plantation at Christmas time and they learn that the son of the owner helps slaves escape. And the…

Miniseries
Miniseries
8 episodes · 1977
Part I
Episode 1. Part I
1977-01-23 · 97 min

In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives,…

Part II
Episode 2. Part II
1977-01-24 · 97 min

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship…

Part III
Episode 3. Part III
1977-01-25 · 91 min

In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Kunta (now renamed Toby) escapes once more.

Part IV
Episode 4. Part IV
1977-01-26 · 51 min

After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.

Part V
Episode 5. Part V
1977-01-27 · 51 min

The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

Part VI
Episode 6. Part VI
1977-01-28 · 51 min

Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.

Part VII
Episode 7. Part VII
1977-01-29 · 51 min

Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a state law that says his status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in…

Part VIII
Episode 8. Part VIII
1977-01-30 · 96 min

The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new…

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