| Actor |
Crew |
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| Director |
Marvin J. Chomsky;
David Greene
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| Producer |
Stan Margulies; David L. Wolper |
| Writer |
Alex Haley; William Blinn; M. Charles Cohen |
| Cinematography |
Stevan Larner; Joseph M. Wilcots |
| Musician |
Gerald Fried; Quincy Jones |
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| Plot |
| His name was Kunta Kinte. Kidnapped from Africa and enslaved in America in 1767, he refused to accept his slave name of Toby. Heirs kept his heroic defiance alive, passing on his tale across generations until it reached a young boy growing up in Tennessee, His name was Alex Haley. Through the lineage of one family, Haley and his Pulitzer Prize-winning Roots told a story for all America and world. Seen by 130 million viewers during its premiere telecasts and the winner of dozens of awards, the David L. Wolper production remains an engrossing entertainment 30 years later. Embark on an unforgettable DVD journey. |
| Movie Details |
| Genre |
Drama; Television |
| Studio |
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Warner Bros. |
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| Series |
Roots |
| Movie Release Date |
1977 |
| Country |
 USA
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| Language |
English |
| Audience Rating |
NR |
| Running Time |
573 |
| Color |
Color |
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| Episodes
& Features |
| Episode 1 |
Part I
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.
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| Episode 2 |
Part II
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indiginity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.
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| Episode 3 |
Part III
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Kunta Kinte escapes again and is crippled by slave catchers. He marries, gains a daughter and loses his long-time friend Fiddler. Another chance for escape arises, but Kunta sacrifices it to care for his wife and the newborn Kizzy
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| Episode 4 |
Part IV
At age 16, Kizzy is sold and bears her new master's son, who grows up to become fun-loving Chicken George. Yearning to see her parents, Kizzy is comforted by Samuel Bennett, but they are ill-matched. When she returns to her birthplace, Kizzy learns of her parents' fates.
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| Episode 5 |
Part V
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt. Fourteen years later, he returns home a free man, a status that has a profound effect on the family begun by Kunta Kinte. The Civil War erupts; at last the era of slavery draws to an end.
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| Episode 6 |
Part VI
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.
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| Episode 7 |
THE GIFT
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt. Fourteen years later, he returns home a free man, a status that has a profound effect on the family begun by Kunta Kinte. The Civil War erupts; at last the era of slavery draws to an end.
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Features |
Scene Access
Commentary
Making Of...
Closed Captioned
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All-New 2007 Documentary Crossing Over: How Roots Captivated An Entire Nation 2002 Documentary Remembering Roots Roots: One Year Later Hosted by Louis Gossett Jr. Cast/Crew Commentaries with Video Option |
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| Edition Details |
| Edition |
30th Anniversary Edition |
| Region |
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1 |
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| Screen Ratio |
 1.33 |
| Format |
DVD |
| Layers |
Single Side, Single Layer |
| Barcode |
085391144854 |
| Release Date |
5/22/2007 |
| Subtitles |
English; French; Spanish |
| Packaging |
Slip Case |
| Audio Tracks |
 English Dolby Digital
Spanish Dolby Digital |
| No. of Discs/Tapes |
4 |
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| Personal Details |
| Seen It |
No |
| Index |
829 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
| Purchase Date |
6/17/2007 |
| Store |
Amazon.com |
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| Links |
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