Roots
“Your name is your shield.”
Series Overview
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Mon, May 30, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Roots: The Journey Begins with a Name | HistoryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-21
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Haley
Alex Heffes
Will Packer, Ann Kindberg, Mark Wolper, Marc Toberoff, Lawrence Konner
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Kindberg
Producer
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Alissa M. Kantrow
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
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What is Roots about?
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Roots?
Key cast members in Roots include Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun.
Who created or directed Roots?
Roots was developed and directed by Not specified.