Roots the complete original series.
(Blu-ray Video)
Contributors
Cole, Olivia, 1942-2018, actor.
Burton, LeVar, actor.
Reed, Robert, 1932-1992, actor.
Amos, John, 1939- actor.
Warner Bros, publisher.
Burton, LeVar, actor.
Reed, Robert, 1932-1992, actor.
Amos, John, 1939- actor.
Warner Bros, publisher.
Published
Hollywood, CA : Warner Bros., [2016].
Edition
40th anniversary edition.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (587 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
Hollywood, CA : Warner Bros., [2016].
Format
Blu-ray Video
Edition
40th anniversary edition.
Language
English
UPC
883929525096
Notes
General Note
Title from web page.
General Note
Originally broadcast in 1977.
General Note
Widescreen (4x3, 1.78:1)
General Note
Special features: The American story continues; the cast looks back; Crossing over; Connecting with the past; The struggle to make roots; Levar Burton: Original screen test; Alex Haley interview by David Frost; Roots, one year later.
Participants/Performers
Levar Burton, Olivia Cole, Robert Reed, John Amos, Leslie Uggams, Vic Morrow, Madge Sinclair, Ben Vereen, Louis Gossett Jr.
Description
Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, that followed several generations in the lives of a slave family.
Target Audience
Rating: Not rated.
System Details
Blu-ray, widescreen (4x3, 1.78:1) presentation; requires Blu-ray player; 1080i High Definition; Dolby Digital 2.0 (English, Francais, Espanol); DTS-HD Master Audio.
Language
English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley Public Library - DVD Collection | ROOTS | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American families -- Drama.
African Americans -- Drama.
African Americans -- History -- Drama.
Biographical television programs.
Blu-ray discs.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction television programs.
Haley family -- Drama.
Haley, Alex -- Family -- Drama.
Historical television programs.
Jackson family -- Drama.
Kinte family -- Drama.
Moore family -- Drama.
Slavery -- United States -- Drama.
Southern States -- History -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
African Americans -- Drama.
African Americans -- History -- Drama.
Biographical television programs.
Blu-ray discs.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction television programs.
Haley family -- Drama.
Haley, Alex -- Family -- Drama.
Historical television programs.
Jackson family -- Drama.
Kinte family -- Drama.
Moore family -- Drama.
Slavery -- United States -- Drama.
Southern States -- History -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cole, O., Burton, L., Reed, R., & Amos, J. (2016). Roots: the complete original series (40th anniversary edition.). Warner Bros..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Olivia Cole et al.. 2016. Roots: The Complete Original Series. Warner Bros.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Olivia Cole et al.. Roots: The Complete Original Series Warner Bros, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cole, Olivia, LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, and John Amos. Roots: The Complete Original Series 40th anniversary edition., Warner Bros., 2016.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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