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Web Series

Roots

“The Saga of an American Family.”

★ 7.4(256)19771h 30m1 season

Where to watch Roots in Denmark

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About Roots

Roots is a 1977 web series in the Drama genre, created by Alex Haley, starring John Amos, Olivia Cole and Ben Vereen. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on ABC. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 256 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Roots in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Seasons (1)

  • Miniseries8 episodes · 1977

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Themes & keywords

africaslaveryplantationfamily historyminiserieshistorical dramacaptivitygenealogy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Roots in Denmark?+

Roots is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Roots on Netflix?+

Roots is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How many seasons of Roots are there?+

Roots has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in Roots?+

Roots stars John Amos, Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen and Madge Sinclair.

When did Roots come out?+

Roots is a 1977 web series created by Alex Haley.

What genre is Roots?+

Roots is Drama series.

Who created Roots?+

Roots was created by Alex Haley.

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