Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.5/10
Roots: The Next Generations
Overview
Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
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Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
7 Episodes • Aired 1979-02-18
No season overview provided for this season.
