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Won 9 Primetime Emmys. 17 wins & 35 nominations total
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ROOTS (1977)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Seasons: | 1 |
| Episodes: | 8 |
| Episode duration: | 1 h 30 min |
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The acclaimed twelve-hour mini-series *Roots* tells the epic story of celebrated author Alex Haley’s ancestors, first shared in his bestselling 1976 book, *Roots: The Saga of an American Family*. This docu-drama spans over a century, beginning in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa, and ending in post-Civil War United States. The 1977 miniseries won nine Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody, and remains the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
| Alternative title: | Roots |
| Release year: | 23.01.1977 – 30.01.1977 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 9 Primetime Emmys. 17 wins & 35 nominations total |
| Network: | ABC |
| Status: | Ended |
| Type: | Series |
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