ROOTS THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
One man's family. One nation's legacy. Share in the human triumph of Kuanta Kinte, Fiddler, Kizzy, Chicken George and more in this Edition of Alex Haley's best-selling saga as depicted in the 1977 8-part mini-series that impacted the nation like no other telecast. Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, "Roots" followed several generations in the lives of a slave family. The saga began with Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave raiders and shipped to America in the 1700s. The family's saga is depicted up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte's grandson gained emancipation. "Roots" made its greatest impression on the ratings and widespread popularity it garnered. On average, 130 million - almost half the country at the time - saw all or part of the series. brbr Includes printed commemorative booklet, Audio Commentary, Collectible Booklet, Documentary, Featurette.
Roots was a groundbreaking TV series for U. S. viewers in the 1970s, awakening an astonishing reservoir of interest in African American genealogy and history, based on Alex Haley's award-winning book. Now see the original series, which made household names of Kunta Kinte and a generation of African American actors, in a unique set, paired with Roots: The Next Generation plus Roots: The Gift.
One man's family. One nation's legacy. Share in the human triumph of Kuanta Kinte, Fiddler, Kizzy, Chicken George and more in this special 25th-Anniversary DVD Edition of Alex Haley's best-selling saga as depicted in the 1977 8-part mini-series that impacted the nation like no other telecast.
Various installments in Alex Haley's ROOTS series are featured on this collection. Both ROOTS and ROOTS: THE NEXT GENERATION are
ROOTS-THE COMPLETE COLLECTION,
- Genre: Gift Sets
- Format: DVD

- Studio: Warner
- Release: Mon, Sep 10th 2007
Brand: Warner Home Video
Studio: Warner Home Video
Item #: 0008539115066
UPC: 085391150664
ASIN: B002J2075U