Where to watch Roots: The Next Generations(1979)
In the United States, Roots: The Next Generations isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
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Roots: The Next Generations plot summary
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.
Details
- First aired
- February 18, 1979
- Episode runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Drama
- Created by
- Alex Haley
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Network
- ABC
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 36 votes
FAQ
Where can I watch Roots: The Next Generations?
In the United States, Roots: The Next Generations isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy Roots: The Next Generations?
Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
How many seasons does Roots: The Next Generations have?
Roots: The Next Generations has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: ended.
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