Roots (1977) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

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Originally premiering January 23rd, 1977, "Roots" stars . The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 74/100 rating on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 236 registered users.

Curious about the story? Here’s the plot: "The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history."

"Roots" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on Fandango At Home, Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Apple TV in US.