Overview

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Cast

Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun, Matthew Goode, James Purefoy, Emayatzy Corinealdi

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What is "Roots" about?

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

When was "Roots" released?

Roots was released in 2016.

Who stars in "Roots"?

The cast includes Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne.

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