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Roots: The Next Generations (1979)

TV Series ★ 7.4 96 min

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.

Alex Haley Creator Alex Haley Writer

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Released
February 18, 1979
Runtime
96 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt0078678
Country
United States
Language
English, French
Studio
David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who created Roots: The Next Generations?
Roots: The Next Generations was created by Alex Haley.
When was Roots: The Next Generations released?
Roots: The Next Generations is a 1979 drama series.
Where can I watch Roots: The Next Generations?
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