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Miniseries · History

Roots

20161 season4 episodes

Roots is a American miniseries that premiered on History in 2016. 1 season and 4 episodes. With Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne.

History logoOriginal networkHistorycable channel · 115 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 2016–2016: 1 year

Key facts

Network
History
Format
Miniseries
Premiere
May 30, 2016
Finale
June 2, 2016
Years on air
1
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Genre
Historical fiction
Language
English
Distributor
Hulu, Warner Bros. Television Studios
Based on
Roots: The Saga of an American Family

Credits

DirectorsMario Van PeeblesThomas CarterBruce BeresfordPhillip Noyce
WritersLawrence Konner
MusicAlex Heffes

Cast 10 on record

Cast memberRole
Forest Whitaker—
Laurence Fishburne—
Anna Paquin—
Jonathan Rhys Meyers—
Matthew Goode—
James Purefoy—
Mekhi Phifer—
Anika Noni Rose—
Emayatzy Corinealdi—
Malachi KirbyKunta Kinte

Before and after

Preceded byRoots1977