Roots 30th Anniversary Edition

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.

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Created By

David L. Wolper

Status

Ended

Original Name

Roots 30th Anniversary Edition

First Air Date

April 17, 2007

Last Air Date

May 29, 2007

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Language

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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Television

Networks

S01E07

Episode 7

Alex Haley's son William Haley and LeVar Burton join the historians and creators of Roots in assessing the impact of the book and miniseries on culture and society over the past 30 years.

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