Roots
2016·TV Show·
·4Episodes in1Season
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceFamily BondsMoral AmbiguityIdentity CrisisResilienceSlavery
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersEscape AttemptsComing Of AgeFamily SeparationRacial DiscriminationPersonal SacrificePlantation LifeCultural ClashSlave Trade
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Phillip Noyce, Thomas Carter, Mario Van Peebles
Produced by:
Questlove, Will Packer, Ann Kindberg
Composed by:
Alex Heffes, Philip Miller
Cast
Media
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