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Cast & Crew

Forest Whitaker
As Fiddler
Laurence Fishburne
As Alex Haley
James Purefoy
As John Waller
Mekhi Phifer
As Jerusalem
Anna Paquin
As Nancy Holt
Matthew Goode
As Dr. William Waller
Anika Noni Rose
As Kizzy

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"Roots" is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that follows the journey of Kunta Kinte, a young Mandinka man from West Africa who is captured and sold into slavery in the United States. The miniseries chronicles Kunta's life from his childhood in Jufureh, his training as a warrior, and his eventual enslavement on a plantation in Virginia. Along the way, he endures unimaginable hardships and struggles to maintain his sense of identity and culture. Through its portrayal of one family's story, "Roots" sheds light on the broader themes of slavery, survival, and perseverance that have shaped American history. With a talented cast and gripping storytelling, this miniseries is sure to leave audiences moved and inspired by its powerful portrayal of resilience in the face of adversity.

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