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      Roots

      TV-PG 1977 1 Season History Drama List
      76% 34 Reviews Avg. Tomatometer 68% Fewer than 50 Ratings Avg. Audience Score 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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      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