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Roots

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Roots is a 2016 miniseries adaptation of Alex Haley’s novel, tracing the lineage of an 18th-century Mandinka man who became enslaved in Virginia and his descendants across generations. The production, costing $50 million, featured a cast including Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker, and others, depicting a family's journey from Africa to America. It originally aired on May 30, 2016.

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Country	United States
Year	2016

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What is Roots?

Roots is a 2016 miniseries adaptation of Alex Haley’s novel, tracing the lineage of an 18th-century Mandinka man who became enslaved in Virginia and his descendants across generations. The production, costing $50 million, featured a cast including Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker, and others, depicting a family's journey from Africa to America. It originally aired on May 30, 2016.

How good is Roots?

Roots scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the TV Show category.

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