Roots: The Next Generations
Series Overview
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
96 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sun, Feb 18, 1979
Alex HaleyLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Part 7”
In the exciting conclusion, it is now 1960 in Henning, Tennessee, 10 years after Alex's wife Nan left him, and Alex attends the funeral for his great Aunt Elizabeth. He has finally succeeded in a writing career by publishing free-lance articles including interviews with Minister Malcolm X of the Nation of Islam and George Lincoln Rockwell, head of the American Nazi Party. Alex lands a contract to ghost-write the autobiography of Malcolm X, although Malcolm is assassinated before the book is published. Alex then realizes that he should write a book about his own family and he obsessively researches his origins, alienating his new girlfriend in the process. After identifying the language of the words passed down to him, he manages to get an advance that will allow him to travel to Gambia, West Africa. Once there, he is taken by boat to the Griot for the Kinte clan. After the Griot retells centuries of history, Alex finally hears the name of Kunta Kinte and the story of the drum that lead to his capture into slavery, marking the end of his search for his family's roots.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Haley
Alex Haley, Ernest Kinoy
Gerald Fried
Joseph M. Wilcots
David L. Wolper, Stan Margulies
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Haley
Writer
Joseph M. Wilcots
Director of Photography
Thomas S. Dawson
Costume Design
Stan Margulies
Producer
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Roots: The Next Generations about?
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
How many seasons does Roots: The Next Generations have?
Roots: The Next Generations comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Roots: The Next Generations?
Key cast members in Roots: The Next Generations include Not specified.
Who created or directed Roots: The Next Generations?
Roots: The Next Generations was developed and directed by Alex Haley.