Plot — What is Roots about?
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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▶ Roots — Official Trailer
Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1977 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (8 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 74% (7.4/10, 252 votes) |
Roots — FAQ
Is Roots worth watching? Roots holds a 7.4/10 rating from 252 viewers. 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. T
Who is behind Roots? Created by John Erman.
Where can I stream Roots? Streaming availability for Roots is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Roots release? It first aired in 1977.
