Roots 30th Anniversary Edition2007

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Based on Alex Haley’s best-selling novel about his African ancestors, "Roots" is the story of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave raiders and shipped to America in the 1700s. The saga follows the different generations up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte’s grandson, Chicken George (Ben Vereen) gained emancipation.

Released

13. 7. 2026

Runtime

573 min

Status

Ended

Seasons

1 season, 7 episodes aired

Certification

NO

Country, language

EN

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