Roots(1977-1977)
Drama • 9045m
74%
Overview
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.
Seasons: 1 • Episodes: 8
Created by:
Alex Haley
Last Episode
30 Jan 1977 12:00 - 48 years ago
1x8 - Part VIII
Cast
Info
Status
Ended
Original Language
English
Networks
ABC
