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Roots

TV-PG 1977 1 Season History Drama List
76% Avg. Tomatometer 34 Reviews 68% Avg. Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
A 1977 miniseries based on Alex Haley's book tells the story of African teen Kunta Kinte, brought to America to be enslaved, and the generations of his family. Read More Read Less

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Miniseries 76% 1977 Details

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Synopsis A 1977 miniseries based on Alex Haley's book tells the story of African teen Kunta Kinte, brought to America to be enslaved, and the generations of his family.
Director
Gilbert Moses, John Erman, Marvin J. Chomsky, David Greene
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 23, 1977