Your name is your shield.
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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Top Cast
Malachi Kirby
Kunta Kinte
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Tom Lea
Forest Whitaker
Fiddler
Laurence Fishburne
Alex Haley
Babs Olusanmokun
Omoro Kinte
FAQ about Roots
What is Roots about?
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
When was Roots released?
Roots was released in 2016.
What genres does Roots belong to?
Roots is categorised as Drama, Action & Adventure.
Who stars in Roots?
The cast of Roots includes Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun.
How many seasons of Roots are there?
Roots has 1 season(s) and 4 episodes.