Roots
(DVD)
Contributors
Beresford, Bruce film director.
Whitaker, Forest actor.
Paquin, Anna actor.
Fishburne, Laurence, III, 1961- actor.
Rhys-Meyers, Jonathan, 1977- actor.
Whitaker, Forest actor.
Paquin, Anna actor.
Fishburne, Laurence, III, 1961- actor.
Rhys-Meyers, Jonathan, 1977- actor.
Published
New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, [2016].
Physical Description
3 videodiscs (383 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Natrona Co. Public Library - Audio Visual Collection
DVD TV SERIES
1 available
DVD TV SERIES
1 available
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona Co. Public Library - Audio Visual Collection | DVD TV SERIES | On Shelf |
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Co. Public Library - Audio Visual Collection | DVD TV ROOTS | Checked out | ||
| Campbell Co. - Wright Branch - Audio Visual Collection | DVD MOVIE ROOTS | On Shelf | ||
| Lincoln Co. - Alpine Branch - Main collection | ALPINE DVD ROOTS | On Shelf | ||
| Niobrara Co. Library - Storage. See librarian for assistance. | DVD ROO 08/2016 | Rec Dist | See Staff | |
| Park Co. Library - Audio Visual Collection | DVD FIC ROOTS (2016) | On Shelf |
Subjects
Library of Congress Subjects
Abolitionists -- United States -- Drama.
African American families -- United States -- Drama.
African Americans -- Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Fiction television programs.
Haley, Alex -- Television adaptations.
Historical television programs.
Slavery -- United States -- Drama.
Television mini-series.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
African American families -- United States -- Drama.
African Americans -- Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
Fiction television programs.
Haley, Alex -- Television adaptations.
Historical television programs.
Slavery -- United States -- Drama.
Television mini-series.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, [2016].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
031398247586
Notes
General Note
Title from web page.
General Note
Based on Alex Haley's best selling novel.
General Note
Originally broadcast as a television mini-series.
General Note
Special feature: Roots: A history revealed.
Creation/Production Credits
Director, Bruce Beresford, Thomas Carter, Phillip Noyce, Mario Van Peebles.
Participants/Performers
Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Rhys-meyers, James Breaux, Newton James Hippolyte Jr.
Summary
The gripping story is told through four generations, from the capture of Kunta Kinte in Africa to his transport to Colonial America in brutal conditions through successive generations fighting to win their freedom in the Civil war. Based on Alex Haleyb2ss best-selling novel which has resonated with millions of Americans, it reveals powerful, universal truths about the resilience of the human spirit.
Reading Level
Rating: TV14.
System Details
DVD, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby digital.
Language
English dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Beresford, B., Whitaker, F., Paquin, A., Fishburne, L., III., Rhys-Meyers, J., & Haley, A. (2016). Roots . A & E Television Networks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Beresford et al.. 2016. Roots. A & E Television Networks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Beresford et al.. Roots A & E Television Networks, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Beresford, Bruce, et al. Roots A & E Television Networks, 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.
