How old is the movie roots

Omoro, Kunta's father : [holding his infant son up to starry sky] Kunta Kinte, behold the only thing greater than yourself! Sign In. Episode guide. Play trailer Biography Drama History. See more at IMDbPro. Episodes 8. Browse episodes. Top Top-rated. Trailer Roots: 30th Anniversary Special Edition. Photos Top cast Edit. Robert Reed Dr. William Reynolds as Dr. William Reynolds. Louis Gossett Jr. Fiddler as Fiddler. Lynda Day George Mrs.

Reynolds as Mrs. Olivia Cole Mathilda as Mathilda …. Ralph Waite Slater as Slater. Ed Asner Capt. Thomas Davies as Capt. Thomas Davies. The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Stands out for positive messages and positive role models. Positive Messages. Positive Role Models.

What parents need to know Parents need to know that Roots is the classic miniseries based on the best-selling book by Alex Haley, who spent 13 years tracing his genealogy back to Continue reading Show less.

Stay up to date on new reviews. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. User Reviews Parents say Kids say. There aren't any reviews yet. Be the first to review this title. Teen, 14 years old Written by lafrancophile March 25, Horrifying Probably the most disturbing thing I have ever seen, and the swearing is appalling. Report this review.

Kid, 12 years old November 19, Incredible, but mature. There is a reason that this miniseries remains one of the most influential and incredible portrayals of slavery to date.

It shows a depressing and important de Continue reading. What's the story? Is it any good? Talk to your kids about Our editors recommend. The Color Purple. Powerful tale of survival with wrenching scenes of abuse. Imperfect but must-see epic drama with major cruelty. Roots Reimagined slave epic is violent but stirs worthy questions. Excellent Civil War movie has graphic violence, profanity. Brother Future. For kids who love African-American stories. Great Movies with Black Characters.

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