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Roots (US)

Roots (US)

Description: 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 Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings and emancipation.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1977
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 23, 1977
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, John Erman, David Greene, Gilbert Moses
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