
Roots
3.9
(466)
Drama
Action & Adventure
2016
90 min
TV-MA
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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"Definitely not as good as the original. This is a watered down thrown together copy. You can watch this one for free the original , you have to pay for each and every episode obviously that tells you something. I’m giving it three stars because Forest Whitaker, played in it. People who have seen the original won’t give this a second look. I have seen the original hundreds of times this one guy quit after the first episode."
"A powerful and deeply moving retelling of the American journey through the eyes of African Americans. With gripping performances and unflinching storytelling, it captures the brutal reality of slavery and the enduring strength of a people determined to survive and reclaim their identity. This series is both heartbreaking and inspiring—a must-watch for understanding America’s past from a perspective too often overlooked."