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Roots (Four-Disc Collector's Edition) (0750682183)
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| Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, Roots followed several generations in the lives of a slave family. The saga began with Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave raiders and shipped to Amer Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This miniseries is one of two that is a must for my library. The story is extremely well written. When I watched it in 1976, I, along with most of America were in a completely different place mentally. After watching it on TV ONE in 2007, I now understand Alex Haley's title ROOTS. While most people automatically connect with the racial tensions during the time period that ROOTS covered (slavery in America), my second viewing of ROOTS, 30 years later, was a revelation of the true meaning of the title "ROOTS". Though the story is about slavery in America, there is so much more to the story. The story of seven generations that trace their roots back to the Mother Land and held on to a basic connection to their heritage. 30 years later, I was able to receive the determination of a man to never disconnect himself from who he really is. There were many bitter and sweet moments in the movie but they were real moments in American History. It was a revelation of the triumphs and defeats for both the Black and White races in this depiction of Slavery in America.
The 2007 narrated version was extremely helpful for setting the tone for what one was about to witness. This is a must see miniseries and I can not wait for the DVD to be released in May 2007. When my son is old enough to comprehend, this is one DVD that I will be sure he watches. Excellent writing and acting!
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Author: Guest
I just watched the entire series on cable TV and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the writing, the direction, the acting...all of it has stood the test of time well. The tale is as compelling as it was back in the 1970's and conveys a very real message to its viewers. The extras on the DVD set should be insightful into the making of this program. Can't wait!
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Author: Guest
This is probably one of those miniseries that will stand the test of time. Roots stars Levar Burton as Kunta Kinte, a young African boy who is sold into slavery and the trials he and his family face during the 18th and 19th centuries. Lots of great acting shows us one of humanity's darkest chapters-the age of slavery.
I'm glad that this great set includes alot of bonus material and it should be be watched by anyone who wishes to understand the hardships that African-Americans faced back then and how far they have come as a race in today's world.
This is definately a five-star classic that anyone should consider owning.
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Author: Guest
Wonderful Story + Wonderful Actors/Actresses + Wonderful Writer = Wonderful Movie. A gripping story tracing the lineage of an african slave. A must-see for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Author: Guest
Buy this excellent set for talk show host Don Imus. His birthday is July 23. He has plenty of time to watch it all the way through.
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