Based on Alex Haley’s best-selling novel about his African ancestors, "Roots" is the story of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave raiders and shipped to America in the 1700s. The saga follows the different generations up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte’s grandson, Chicken George (Ben Vereen) gained emancipation.
| Created By | David L. Wolper | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | Roots 30th Anniversary Edition | |
| First Air Date | April 17, 2007 | |
| Last Air Date | May 29, 2007 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 7 | |
| Episode Runtime | 9h 33min | |
| Language | — | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | — | |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Television | |
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