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Why did the Mini series change the slave owner names from the book, e.g. Waller to Reynolds, Lea to Moore, Murray to Harvey?
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How many seasons does Roots have?
1 season
How many episodes does Roots have?
8 episodes
When did Roots premiere?
January 23, 1977
When did Roots end?
January 30, 1977
How long is Roots?
1 hour and 14 minutes
What is the IMDb rating of Roots?
8.4 out of 10
Who stars in Roots?
LeVar Burton
,
Robert Reed
, and
John Amos
Who wrote Roots?
Alex Haley
,
William Blinn
,
Ernest Kinoy
,
James Lee
, and
M. Charles Cohen
Who directed Roots?
Marvin J. Chomsky
,
Gilbert Moses
,
David Greene
, and
John Erman
Who was the producer of Roots?
Stan Margulies
Who was the composer for Roots?
Quincy Jones
and
Gerald Fried
Who was the executive producer of Roots?
David L. Wolper
Who was the cinematographer for Roots?
Stevan Larner
and
Joseph M. Wilcots
What is the plot of Roots?
A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.
Who are the characters in Roots?
Kunta Kinte, Ames, Bell Reynolds, Binta, Brima Cesay, Calvert, Capt. Thomas Davies, Chicken George Moore, Dr. William Reynolds, Evan Brent, and others
What genre is Roots?
Biographical, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, and War
How many awards has Roots won?
17 awards
How many awards has Roots been nominated for?
52 nominations
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