Roots
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A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation. Roots featuring Robert Reed and Ben Vereen has one or more episodes available for purchase on Apple TV, available for purchase on Prime Video, and available for purchase on VUDU. It's a biography and drama show with 8 episodes over 1 season. Roots is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.4 (19,121 votes) and was well received by critics.
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United States
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More Information on Roots
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation. Roots featuring Robert Reed and Ben Vereen has one or more episodes available for purchase on Apple TV, available for purchase on Prime Video, and available for purchase on VUDU. It's a biography and drama show with 8 episodes over 1 season. Roots is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.4 (19,121 votes) and was well received by critics.
Dr. William Reynolds / William Reynolds
Robert Reed
Chicken George Moore
Ben Vereen
Kunta Kinte
LeVar Burton
Mathilda
Olivia Cole
Older Kunta Kinte
John Amos
Slater
Ralph Waite
Fanta
Ren Woods
Kadi Touray
O.J. Simpson
Nyo Boto
Maya Angelou
Kintango
Moses Gunn
Omoro
Thalmus Rasulala
Brima Cesay
Hari Rhodes
Gardner
William Watson
Kailuba
Ernest Lee Thomas
John Reynolds
Lorne Greene
Mrs. Reynolds
Lynda Day George
John Carrington
Paul Shenar
Aurelia
Tina Andrews
Writer
Alex Haley
Writer
Ernest Kinoy
Writer
James Lee
Writer
M. Charles Cohen
Writer
William Blinn
Composer
Gerald Fried
Ratings & Reviews
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Roots Season 1 Overview
Jan 23, 1977 - Jan 30, 1977Season 1 of Roots has 8 episodes that are available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu.
Roots Season 1 Episodes
S01 E08Part VIII
Jan 30, 1977The war is over, the Confederacy having surrendered, freeing the slaves. Mr. Harvey invites the slaves to stay if they...
S01 E08 of Roots is available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu.
S01 E07 Part VII
Jan 29, 1977In 1861, "Chicken George" returns home hoping to free his enslaved family.
S01 E07 of Roots is available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu.
S01 E06 Part VI
Jan 28, 1977In 1824, Kizzy is allowed to visit the plantation of her previous owner, Dr. William Reynolds, and learn the ultimate...
S01 E06 of Roots is available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu.
