About this title: This award-winning six-part historical epic was one of the first examples of the miniseries format and one of the highest-rated television programs in broadcasting history. Based on the best-selling novel by author Alex Haley, Roots chronicles the progress of Haley's own family across many generations, from the kidnapping of an African warrior by American slave traders to eventual post-Civil War freedom. Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton) is a young tribesman of coastal Africa who has passed the rituals marking his transition into manhood. Searching for wood to build a drum, he is set upon by slavers ...
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Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Warner Home Video
Date: 1993-05-03
UPC:085391111535
Description: New. Brand new in factory shrink wrap, ships in a box with delivery confirmation (delivery confirmation not available for international orders) read more
Format: DVD
Studio: Warner Home Video
UPC:085391144854
Description: New. 085391144854 Brand new and factory sealed! We sell no bootlegs or imports. Buy with confidence! You WILL receive your item QUICKLY! read more
Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Warner Home Video
Date: 1994-12-12
UPC:085393537333
Description: Like New. 6 VHS From Private Collection in Slipcase, Like New, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
DVD region: 1
UPC:085393745622
Description: Brand New 6. A six volume collection of the television production that won nine Emmies and over 135 other awards. The unedited complete mini-series based on Alex Haley's best selling novel that follows a black man's search for his heritage. read more
Description: Edward Asner, Ben Vereen, Burl Ives, Chuck Connors, Cicely Tyson, LeVar Burton, Lloyd Bridges, Lorne Greene, Louis Gossett Jr... Very good in good packaging. 1977 Run time: 563. read more
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