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Roots

"The Saga of an American Family."

1977
1 Season
8 Episodes
7.4/10
Ended

Genres

Drama

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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Stream all 1 season of Roots (1977) for free in high quality on BingeBox, a Drama series. 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. No subscription or registration is required, simply choose an episode and start watching.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many seasons does Roots have?+

Roots has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes.

When did Roots first air?+

Roots first aired in 1977 and falls under the Drama genre(s).

Who created Roots?+

Roots was created by Alex Haley.

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