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].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (6 hrs.,29 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
New York, NY : A & E Television Networks, [2016].
Language
English
UPC
031398247586
Notes
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.
Participants/Performers
Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Rhys-meyers, James Breaux, Newton James Hippolyte Jr.
Description
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 Haley₂s best-selling novel which has resonated with millions of Americans, it reveals powerful, universal truths about the resilience of the human spirit.
Target Audience
Rating: TV14.
System Details
DVD, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby digital.
Language
English dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISC 1-2 | Washington Township Library - Adult Media | DVD ROOTS DISC 1-2 | Checked Out | |
| DISC 1-3 | Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Media - Video | DVD SERIES ROO DISC 1-3 | Available | |
| DISC 1-3 | Morris County Library - Adult Media | ROOTS (2016) DVD14685 DISC 1-3 | 2016 VERSION | Available |
| DISC 1-3 | Mountainside Public Library - Adult Media | MOVIES DVD ROO DISC 1-3 | Available | |
| DISC 1-3 | Randolph Township Library - New | ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ROOTS DISC 1-3 | Available |
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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.
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