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Roots

Summary 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 W...

Roots

Season 1 Premiere: Jan 23, 1977
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Summary 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 W...

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Universal Acclaim Based on 8 User Ratings
8.1
75% Positive
6 Ratings
13% Mixed
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13% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 8 User Ratings
8.1
75% Positive
6 Ratings
13% Mixed
1 Rating
13% Negative
1 Rating

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Production Company:
  • David L. Wolper Productions
  • Warner Bros. Television
Initial Release Date: Jan 23, 1977
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-MA
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 9 Wins & 37 Nominations
Humanitas Prize
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations