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Still shot from the movie: Roots.

Roots

Best-selling author Alex Haley chronicles his genealogical roots from Kunta Kinte, who was abducted from his African homeland in 1765, to Chicken George, who eventually leads his family to freedom after the Civil War. The injustices and violence that depict the hardships of the times honor the memory of those lost to slavery, but also make this remarkable series recommendable only to older teens and parents. Read the review. »

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Overall Grade: A-
Violence: C
Sexual Content: C-
Language: B
Drugs/Alcohol: C
Run Time: 573
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Video Release: 15 Jan 2002

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