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Where to watch Roots
Not on a streaming subscription in United States right now.
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home
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About Roots
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.
- Created by
- Alex Haley
- Starring
- Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen, John Amos, Madge Sinclair, Robert Reed
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- About 90 minutes each
Roots FAQ
Where can I watch Roots?
Roots isn’t on a streaming subscription in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.
Is Roots over?
Yes — Roots ended in 1977 after 1 season.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes, each about 90 minutes.
What is Roots about?
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…
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