Roots
The Saga of an American Family.
A English Drama web series (1977) rated 8.4/10 on IMDb by 20K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring John Amos, Olivia Cole.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roots worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Roots 89/100 (IMDb: 8.4/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.
Where can I watch Roots online in India?
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Is Roots a hit or flop?
Roots is a hit — 20K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 89/100 point to strong audience reception.
What is Roots about?
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.…
