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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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When does 'Roots: The Next Generations' take place?
The 1979 miniseries picks up the narrative after the aftermath of the American Civil War. It follows Alex Haley's family history well into the twentieth century, bridging the gap between the Reconstruction era and the modern Civil Rights Movement.
Is 'Roots: The Next Generations' based on a true story?
The miniseries is presented as a continuation of author Alex Haley's claimed family lineage. Though it functions as a historical drama, Haley's genealogical conclusions in the source material have been the subject of historical and literary debate.
What network originally broadcast 'Roots: The Next Generations'?
The sequel miniseries was originally broadcast by the ABC television network. It aired two years after the massive cultural phenomenon of the original 1977 "Roots" miniseries.
Who are some of the notable actors in 'Roots: The Next Generations'?
The 1979 miniseries featured an acclaimed ensemble cast, including James Earl Jones and Georg Stanford Brown. Many prominent actors of the era participated in the sweeping historical epic.
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