Roots
"Your name is your shield."
Overview
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Roots at a glance
Roots is a 2016 drama and action & adventure TV series from Will Packer, starring Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Forest Whitaker. It has 1 season and 4 episodes. TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 from 181 votes.
Roots isn't on a subscription service right now, but you can rent or buy it from the stores listed under Where to Watch. If you enjoy it, try The Holy Monsters, Brides of Christ and Jodha & Akbar next.
Episodes: 4
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