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Cast & Crew

John Erman
Director
Gilbert Moses
Director
David Greene
Director
LeVar Burton
As Kunta Kinte
John Amos
As Older Kunta Kinte
Robert Reed
As Dr. William Reynolds

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Roots is a powerful and thought-provoking miniseries that explores the legacy of slavery in America. The story follows Kunta Kinte, a young African man who is captured and sold into slavery in the 18th century. Despite the brutal conditions and dehumanizing treatment, Kunta never gives up hope of returning to his homeland. The miniseries spans multiple generations, tracing Kunta's descendants as they struggle to maintain their cultural identity and fight for freedom. With an all-star cast and based on the bestselling novel by Alex Haley, Roots is a landmark production that sheds light on the dark history of slavery and its ongoing impact on American society.

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