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Roots (1977)
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.
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Country: United States
Languages:
English
Network: ABC
Runtime: 945 min.
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Released: Jan. 24, 1977
Last Air Date: Jan. 30, 1977, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
