Roots

Roots is a powerful and thought-provoking miniseries that explores the legacy of slavery in America. The story follows Kunta Kinte, a young African man who is captured and sold into slavery in the 18th century. Despite the brutal conditions and dehumanizing treatment, Kunta never gives up hope of returning to his homeland. The miniseries spans multiple generations, tracing Kunta's descendants as they struggle to maintain their cultural identity and fight for freedom. With an all-star cast and based on the bestselling novel by Alex Haley, Roots is a landmark production that sheds light on the dark history of slavery and its ongoing impact on American society.

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Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Roots include The Book of Negroes, The Morning Show, Lessons in Chemistry, Landman, The Newsroom, Euphoria.