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Roots: The Next Generations is a 1979 American television miniseries broadcast by ABC as a continuation of Roots. Based on material associated with Alex Haley's family history, it follows later generations of the family from the aftermath of the American Civil War into the twentieth century. The narrative eventually reaches Haley himself and depicts the research that led him to investigate his family's ancestry and write Roots.
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Roots: The Next Generations ranks #72 of 193 in the Miniseries ranking, behind The Gold, ahead of Waco.
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How good is Roots: The Next Generations?
Roots: The Next Generations scores 7.80/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Miniseries category. Highly regarded continuation of Roots with major awards attention and cultural importance, though less revered than the original miniseries.
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See our alternatives page for Roots: The Next Generations for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: North and South, Holocaust, I, Claudius.
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With a score of 7.80/10, Roots: The Next Generations is a solid option in Miniseries. See all Miniseries ranked.
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