Roots(2016)
Your name is your shield.
Synopsis
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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Season 1
4 episodes · 2016
Roots — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Roots?+
Roots is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Roots come out?+
Roots was first aired in 2016.
How many seasons of Roots are there?+
Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.
Who stars in Roots?+
Roots stars Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and Babs Olusanmokun.
Is Roots worth watching?+
Roots holds a 6.9/10 rating from 181 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and action & adventure.
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