Roots
1977 ‧ Drama ‧ 1 season
8.4/10 · IMDb
76% · Rotten Tomatoes
Based on Alex Haley's family history. Kunta Kinte is sold into the slave trade after being abducted from his African village, and is taken to the United States. Kinte and his family observe notable events in American history, such as the...
First episode date: January 23, 1977 (USA)
Adapted from: Roots: The Saga of an American Family
Budget: US$6.6 million
Directed by: Marvin J. Chomsky; John Erman; David Greene; Gilbert Moses
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