Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977) chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a young man forcibly taken from his African homeland in the 18th century and subjected to the brutal conditions of slavery in America. This epic tale spans generations, tracing the lineage from Kunta Kinte to the 20th-century author Alex Haley, who penned the acclaimed novel that inspired the miniseries. The narrative unfolds through six compelling episodes, delving into the lives of multiple characters, both black and white, as they navigate the emotional and physical horrors of slavery. From the brutal beatings and rapes to the forced separations of families, the series offers a stark portrayal of the antebellum South. The miniseries culminates with the story of "Chicken" George (Ben Vereen), a freed slave whose family grapples with entrenched racism and learns to resist it. The broadcast on January 30, 1977, marked a significant moment in television history, becoming the most-watched TV show in the USA until it was surpassed by the "M*A*S*H" (1972) finale and the "Who Shot J.R.?" episode of "Dallas" (1978).
Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977)
1977 · Series · 573 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses
Cast Todd Bridges · Robert Reed · John Amos · Madge Sinclair · Ed Asner · LeVar Burton · Ben Vereen · Brad Davis · Lynda Day George · Olivia Cole · Carolyn Jones · Chuck Connors · Leslie Uggams · Sandy Duncan · Moses Gunn · Hari Rhodes · O.J. Simpson · Ralph Waite · Louis Gossett Jr. · Lorne Greene · Vic Morrow
Soundtrack Quincy Jones · Gerald Fried
Screenplay Alex Haley · James Lee · M. Charles Cohen · William Blinn · Ernest Kinoy
Cinematography Stevan Larner · Joseph M. Wilcots
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Title Roots (TV Miniseries)
Original title Roots
Year 1977
Type Series
Length 573 min.
Country United States
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