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Roots (2016)

TV Series ★ 6.9

Drama Action & Adventure

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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Quick facts

Released
May 30, 2016
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt3315386
Country
United States, Brazil, Estonia
Language
English
Studio
A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, Wolper Organization

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Cast

Malachi Kirby Malachi Kirby Kunta Kinte Jonathan Rhys Meyers Jonathan Rhys Meyers Tom Lea Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker Fiddler Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne Alex Haley Babs Olusanmokun Babs Olusanmokun Omoro Kinte

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Roots?
Roots stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Roots released?
Roots is a 2016 drama, action & adventure series.
Where can I watch Roots?
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