Roots
"The Saga of an American Family."
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roots available to watch online?
Yes, you can stream Roots free on StreamVaults in HD — no sign-up required.
When did Roots first air?
Roots first aired in 1977.
What genre is Roots?
Roots is a Drama series.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
What is Roots rated?
Roots has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 247 reviews.
What is the status of Roots?
Roots has ended.
