Title:
Roots [videorecording] / a David L. Wolper production ; Warner Bros. Television ; producer, Stan Margulies ; written for television by Wiliam Blinn ... [et al.] ; directed by Marvin J. Chomsky ... [et al.].
Author:
Margulies, Stan.
Blinn, William.
Burton, LeVar.
Vereen, Ben.
Tyson, Cicely.
Asner, Edward.
Greene, Lorne.
Morrow, Vic, 1931-1982.
Wolper Productions.
Warner Bros. Television.
Publication Information:
[United States] : Warner Home Video, [2001].
Call Number:
E185.97.H24 A332 2001
Abstract:
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boys' abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow.
Added Uniform Title:
Roots (Television program)
Edition:
25th anniversary ed.
ISBN:
9780790763958
Physical Description:
3 videodiscs (573 min.) : sd., col., double sided ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the novel by Alex Haley.
Originally broadcast as a television miniseries in 1977; released as videodisc on Jan. 15, 2002.
Special features: Digitally remastered image and audio from restored elements; commentary by executive producer David L. Wolper, Ed Asner, LeVar Burton, Cicely Tyson, John Amos, Sandy Duncan, Leslie Uggams, Stan Winston and others; behind-the-scenes documentary "Remembering Roots"; DVD-ROM features: Roots family tree and web site links.
Subject Term:
Personal Subject:
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
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