Roots (1977)

Product Details: Roots (1977)

Edition:

DVD 30th Anniversary Edition; 4-Disc Set. See other editions

MPAA Rating:

Unrated

Release Date:

05/22/2007

UPC:

085391144854

Directed by:

Marvin J. Chomsky

Featuring:

Edward Asner, Lloyd Bridges, Cicely Tyson. See all cast

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Synopsis: Roots (1977)

Synopis: 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.

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Features: Roots (1977)

Features: DVD Features:

4-Disc Box Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Le Var Burton, Cicely Tyson and Ed Asner
Behind the Scenes - "REMBERING ROOTS"
Featurettes - 1. "CROSSING OVER": How ROOTS captivated an entire nation newly created for this 30th Anniversary Edition.
Highlights - Key cast members relay their memories of filming particular scenes.
Additional Product:
CD-Rom - ROOTS' Family Tree

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1. History at its Best

   , August 16, 2002
   Reviewer: Ronald - See all Ronald's reviews

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   2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this Roots review helpful Even though the series was the view of 1 family line the story tells the truth of american history!!! The focus was more on the Dark Side of Slavery but there isn't a bright side if you think about it.

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2. Its Impact Is Still Felt Today.

   , April 8, 2007
   Reviewer: Mac - See all Mac's reviews

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   Pros: The Greatest Mini-series of All Time.

   Cons: They don't Show It Often.

   I watched this mini-series as a kid and proud I watched it with my family. This series was a historical drama and presented the viewpoint of African Americans told in an nonstereotypical manner.
   
   All I can say is that Roots should be required viewing because although it shows the shameful legacy of Slavery and Jim Crow and how it affects African Americans today.
   
   I would watch the series on TV One and recommend it to anyone who hasn't watched it yet. Yes the violence is hard to watch, the difference between the violence you see in movies and in Roots is that the brutality actually happened.
   
   If you don't watch it on TV One, rent it and support this drama that deserves to be seen. ...

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