Based on the novel by Alex Haley, Roots chronicles the progress of Haley's own family across several generations, from the kidnapping of an African warrior, Kunta Kinte, by American slave traders to eventual freedom following the Civil War.
General Note: Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.English and Spanish language tracks with English, French, and Spanish language subtitles.LSC 63.58For home use only.Special features include: documentaries, commentaries with video option.Originally broadcast on television in 1977.Based on the book by Alex Haley.DVDs.Disc label title.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Music by Quincy Jones, Gerald Fried. LINCOLN
Participant or Performer Note: Ed Asner, Lloyd Bridges, LeVar Burton, Lorne Greene, John Amos.