Title:
Roots
Author:
Margulies, Stan.
Edition:
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition.
Publication Information:
[United States] : Warner Home Video, [2001]
Physical Description:
3 videodiscs (573 min.) : sound, color, double sided ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boys' abduction to America and continues throughout the generations that follow.
General Note:
Based on the novel by Alex Haley.
Originally broadcast as a television miniseries in 1977; released as videodisc on Jan. 15, 2002.
Special features: Digitally remastered image and audio from restored elements; commentary by executive producer David L. Wolper, Ed Asner, LeVar Burton, Cicely Tyson, John Amos, Sandy Duncan, Leslie Uggams, Stan Winston and others; behind-the-scenes documentary "Remembering Roots"; DVD-ROM features: Roots family tree and web site links.
Closed-captioned.
For specific features see interactive menu.
Language:
English
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Subject Term:
Added Author:
ISBN:
9780790763958
9780780683839
UPC:
085393745622
883929210091
Format :
DVD
