Bibliograph

Roots, History presents ; writers, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Alison McDonald ; producers, Ann Kindberg, George Parra ; directed by Bruce Beresford [and three others]

Type

Label

Roots, History presents ; writers, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Alison McDonald ; producers, Ann Kindberg, George Parra ; directed by Bruce Beresford [and three others]

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: TV14

Main title

Roots

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

953420848

Responsibility statement

History presents ; writers, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Alison McDonald ; producers, Ann Kindberg, George Parra ; directed by Bruce Beresford [and three others]

Runtime

383

Summary

The gripping story is told through four generations, from the capture of Kunta Kinte in Africa to his transport to Colonial America in brutal conditions through successive generations fighting to win their freedom in the Civil war. Based on Alex Haleyb2ss best-selling novel which has resonated with millions of Americans, it reveals powerful, universal truths about the resilience of the human spirit

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. Nights 1 & 2 -- Disc 2. Nights 3 & 4 -- Disc 3. Bonus feature

Technique

live action

Contributor