Roots
★ 7.4 minEnded
Roots (The Saga of an American Family.)
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.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Ended (Miniseries)
Seasons / Episodes
1 Seasons | 8 Episodes
Network
ABC
Genres
Drama
Seasons
Specials
8 Episodes •
Miniseries
8 Episodes • 1977
