description Roots Overview
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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info Roots Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2016 |
help Roots FAQ
Is the 2016 Roots miniseries a remake?
Yes, the 2016 production is a remake of the acclaimed 1977 television miniseries. It was created to bring the story to a new generation with a massive $50 million budget.
What is the 2016 Roots miniseries based on?
Both the 1977 and 2016 adaptations are based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. It chronicles his ancestors' history.
Where does the story of Roots take place?
The story begins in 18th-century West Africa, specifically following a young Mandinka man named Kunta Kinte. He is captured and transported to Virginia to be enslaved.
How many episodes are in the 2016 Roots series?
The 2016 miniseries consists of four feature-length episodes. It originally aired over four consecutive nights on the History Channel.
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