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Roots

Roots

1977
Drama, War
TV Mini-Series
9h 48m
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendents' liberation. (imdb) Episode List

Roots

1977
Drama, War
TV Mini-Series
9h 48m
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Avg Percentile 71.53% from 249 total ratings

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Rated 16 Oct 2008
60
65th
I was crying all the time. Let the slavery end! Wait a minute, what slavery?!
Rated 22 Feb 2016
97
87th
The story stands the test of time ... but the actual logistics of the series keep me from giving it a 100. An important piece of artistry in the late 70's. Very Impactful.
Rated 03 Apr 2023
68
69th
Well worth a watch and one of the EPIC miniseries.
Rated 15 Mar 2022
4
15th
Someone retold the Bible with Black slaves at the center instead of Jewish-Roman Jesus. I found it maudlin, designed to enrage, and obviously manipulative, therefore worthless as cinema.
Rated 28 Nov 2021
100
99th
When you take into account the time this was created, it is amazing
Rated 23 Aug 2015
90
96th
Loved it
Rated 26 Oct 2013
77
59th
Showing its age.
Rated 17 Aug 2012
70
82nd
A story which is desperately crying out for a remake.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
8
89th
Despite being seriously marred by sporadically questionable acting and a large handful of screenwriting atrocities, it remains effective due to the depth of its characters and the devotion to its themes, all portrayed within a single and solid narrative. The near-perfect pacing deserves a mention as well.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
50
33rd
Brutal, yet banal
Rated 07 Jan 2009
90
86th
the original TV miniseries. Epic.
Rated 10 Oct 2008
70
61st
LeVar Burton before star trek Next gen's funky glasses. He's also in the clip for Cameo's "Word up"

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