Roots (2016) — TV series poster

Roots

2016 18+
Drama Action Adventure

In the 18th century, Kunta Kinte is taken from Africa and sold into slavery in America. Forced to live and work on a plantation, he struggles against a system that tries to strip him of his freedom and identity. The story follows Kunta and the generations that come after him, eventually connecting their experiences to the family history recorded by writer Alex Haley.

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TMDB score 6.9/ 10 179 ratings
Release date May 30, 2016
Seasons 1 seasons
Episodes 4 episodes
Series status Ended
Commitment Short watch

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Season 1

Season 1

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4 Episodes May 30, 2016 - Jun 2, 2016 90 min
S1 E1
Part 1
May 30, 2016 90 min
S1 E2
Part 2
May 31, 2016 90 min
S1 E3
Part 3
Jun 1, 2016 90 min
S1 E4
Part 4
Jun 2, 2016 90 min

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