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Roots (Four-Disc 30th Anniversary Edition)
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Directed byMarvin J. Chomsky, David Greene and Gilbert Moses
CastMaya Angelou, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Moses Gunn, Thalmus Rasulala, Hari Rhodes, John Amos, Edward Asner, Levar Burton, Gary Collins, Ji Tu Cumbuka, Lynda Day George, Louis Gossett Jr., Lorne Greene, Vic Morrow, Robert Reed, Paul Shenar, Madge Sinclair, Ralph Waite and Ren Woods
Theatrical ReleaseJanuary 23, 1977
DVD ReleaseMay 22, 2007
Running Time573 minutes
MPAA RatingNR (Not Rated)
UPC Code085391144854
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4 DVD, Warner Brothers, Usually ships in 24 hours, Box set, Color, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Languages: English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
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Average user review: 4.5 (157 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteA Really Great Story! Quote
This miniseries is well worth watching again or for the first time if you never have. It is very moving and tells the story of slavery from the point of view of the slaves. Beginning with Alex Haley's book, which is wonderful in itself, this miniseries is still the most popular show to have ever aired on TV. It might take some getting used to because of the difference in TV production values but you quickly forget about it after awhile and learn to appreciate the beauty and sincerity of the production. It isn't about the amount of money spent but the effort and a job well done. The actors are superlative. The writing is wonderful. It made me cry at the end because it was so moving.
The DVD isn't the highest quality and there is a lot of times the picture stopped and I had to scan it rapidly for a couple of seconds to get it going again. The commentary is well done and highly recommended. I learned a lot and it made me feel closer to the production. August 18, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteRoots reviewQuote
This production brings this sad part of history to life superbly. I remembered it from 30 years ago when it screened on German television and have now shared it with my husband and our teenagers in New Zealand.

We appreciated the many details of the environment at the time and as it was a true family history it was very moving and unforgettable. June 22, 2008

rating: 4 QuoteRootsQuote
I have always loved the movie, Roots. It was hard to watch when it first came out and it was even harder to watch now. I got this DVD for my son to watch because not a lot of Black history is taught at his school and he needed to see where we came from. He and his friends use the "n" word too much and I wanted him to understand how this word came to be and why it is unacceptable in everyday language.

This movie also was instrumental in giving me pride in my black heritage. Blacks were made to feel as though they were an "inferior" race of people and because of the "Roots" movie and the book author, Alex Haley, I know I have the right to be proud of who I am, and to appreciate our ancestors who shed blood for the freedom we now enjoy. June 2, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteClassicQuote
This product arrive in excellent condition for a Used item. The disc are clean without scratches and there is no skipping or picture loss. This is a classic film that can be difficult to watch but it is important piece of film. The actor list in this mini-series is absolutey phenomenal. To bad this is only shown on television during Black History Month.
"We've come a long way...Right????" May 11, 2008

rating: 4 Quotemovie series great, but dvd quality neededQuote
This was a great movie series with some "soul" and excellent characterization, and hated to see it end. But the dvd quality was poor in some areas, and had to fast forward and skip some scenes due to bad sectors on dvd. May 5, 2008

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