Roots(1977)
The Saga of an American Family.
Roots 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.
Roots (1977) is a drama series that premiered on January 23, 1977, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 250 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1977-01-23
- Last aired:
- 1977-01-30
Roots (1977) Trailer
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Roots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 250 ratings.
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Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Roots?
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Episodes of Roots (1977) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
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Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 23, 1977.
Is Roots still running?
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No. Roots is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 30, 1977.
Is Roots any good?
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Roots (1977) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 250 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Roots trailer?
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The official Roots trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.