Roots
May 30, 2016
Overview
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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Cast of Roots
Crew of Roots
Ann KindbergProducer- Alissa M. KantrowLine Producer, Producer, Unit Production Manager
Will PackerExecutive Producer- Mark WolperExecutive Producer
Marc ToberoffExecutive Producer
Lawrence KonnerExecutive Producer
Barry JossenExecutive Producer- Mark RosenthalExecutive Producer
Alex HeffesOriginal Music Composer
Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
QuestloveExecutive Music Producer
LeVar BurtonCo-Executive Producer- Karen Mayeda VranekCo-Producer
- Cheryl EatockLine Producer
- Korin WilliamsCo-Executive Producer
Dries du PreezMatchmove Supervisor, Compositing Artist
Alex HaleyBook- Andrew HadzopoulosCasting Associate
- Liz BrandenburgProduction Supervisor
- Henry LangstraatPost Production Supervisor
About Roots
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 did Roots first air?
Roots premiered on May 30, 2016.
Where can I watch Roots?
Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.
How many seasons does Roots have?
Roots has 1 season with 4 episodes. The series has ended.
Who is in the cast of Roots?
The cast of Roots includes Malachi Kirby (Kunta Kinte), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Tom Lea), Forest Whitaker (Fiddler), Laurence Fishburne (Alex Haley) and Babs Olusanmokun (Omoro Kinte).
Is Roots on Netflix?
No, Roots is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.