Roots
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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Roots is a drama series that premiered on May 30, 2016, adapting Alex Haley's acclaimed novel. The series chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte, an African slave sold to America, and follows his descendants across generations. This powerful retelling explores themes of resilience, family, and the enduring legacy of slavery in American history.
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Malachi KirbyKunta Kinte
Jonathan Rhys MeyersTom Lea
Forest WhitakerFiddler
Laurence FishburneAlex Haley
Babs OlusanmokunOmoro Kinte
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Winslow
Emyri CrutchfieldTeen Miss Kizzy
Brett LapeyrouseWhite Man #3
Renell GibbsBlack Soldier
Simona BrownJinna
LeVar BurtonEphraim- Colby ArpsBlaine
Jared BankensSlave Dealer
Tony CaprariSlave Buyer #1
Matthew GoodeWilliam Waller
Trailer
Roots: The Journey Begins with a Name | History
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Part 1 | 2016-05-30 | 90m | 3.6 |
| 02 | Part 2 | 2016-05-31 | 90m | 2.2 |
| 03 | Part 3 | 2016-06-01 | 90m | 2.2 |
| 04 | Part 4 | 2016-06-02 | 90m | 2.6 |
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Is Roots renewed or cancelled?
Roots has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did Roots premiere?
Roots premiered on May 30, 2016.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots has 1 season.
What is Roots about?
Roots is an adaptation of Alex Haley's novel that follows Kunta Kinte, an African man sold into slavery in America, and traces the stories of his descendants through subsequent generations.
Is the series still airing?
No, Roots has ended after its single season.
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