To dramatize the family history of author Alex Haley, from the enslavement of an ancestor Kunta kinte until the time when its descendants.
Roots
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Tagline | The Saga of an American Family |
| Director | Marvin J. ChomskyJohn ErmanDavid Greene |
| Cinematography | Stevan LarnerJoseph M. Wilcots |
| Scriptwriters | William BlinnM. Charles CohenAlex Haley |
| Produced | Donald A. RamseyMalcolm AlperWilliam Beaudine Jr. |
| Music | Gerald FriedQuincy Jones |
| Art Direction | Jan ScottJoseph R. JenningsJack Martell |
| Editing | James T. HeckertPeter KirbyNeil Travis |
| Genres | DramaMilitaryBiographyHistory |
| Release Date | March 28, 1977 |
| Runtime | 570 min. |
Plot Summary
Did You Know?
The series is based on the book by Alex Haley's "Roots".