Roots: The Next Generations(1979)
Roots: The Next Generations Synopsis
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) is a drama series that premiered on February 18, 1979, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-02-18
- Last aired:
- 1979-02-25
- Producers:
- David L. Wolper
Roots: The Next Generations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 36 ratings.
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Roots: The Next Generations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Roots: The Next Generations?
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Episodes of Roots: The Next Generations (1979) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Roots: The Next Generations are there?
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Roots: The Next Generations has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 18, 1979.
Is Roots: The Next Generations still running?
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No. Roots: The Next Generations is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 25, 1979.
Is Roots: The Next Generations any good?
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Roots: The Next Generations (1979) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.