Description: Brand New & Factory Sealed!GENUINE STUDIO RELEASE, U.K IMPORTThis is a Region 2 DVD SetAUSTRALIA : Requires a multi-region dvd player to view these discs IN STOCK NOW! IMMEDIATE DISPATCH!, FREE SHIPPING (with tracking) RootsComplete Mini Series Collection&The Gift9 Disc Boxset Description:Roots: The Complete Collection brings together for the first time all the original episodes, sequels and extras of the award-winning series in one box set, comprising Roots: The Original Series 4-Disc Box Set, the 1979 sequel Roots: The Next Generation, and, for the first time on DVD, Roots: The Gift, a movie that focuses on the relationship between two of the slaves of the original series.Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, the acclaimed US TV mini-series Roots garnered widespread popularity in the 1970s and to this day remains one of the most watched programmes in history, with the ratings for the series finale still the third highest-rated US program of all time, (behind the final episode of MASH and the "Who Shot JR?" episode of Dallas).Roots follows several generations in the lives of a slave family. The story begins with Kunta Kinte (played by LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave traders and shipped to America in the 1700s. Torn from his homeland, stripped of his dignity, his rights and even his name, in torment and anguish he is brought to the slave markets of the new world. He tries, but fails, to escape before accepting he can never return to Africa. The film traces his life and those of his family, depicted up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte's grandson gains emancipation. It captures generations of love, tears, pain, strife, sacrifice and happiness, reminding us of the resilience and resource of the human spirit even under crippling injustice. But Roots was more than just a quality drama, it had a wider impact on society. It persuaded American audiences to regard their history from a black perspective, and to see how--against odds far more desperate than those the pilgrims faced--Africans laid claim to their status as free African-Americans. It triggered a craze for genealogy and changed forever the way black people were depicted on TV. Aspect Ratio : 4:3 - 1.33:1Language : EnglishMedia Format : PAL, Subtitled, Dolby, Surround Sound, ColourRun time : 21 hours and 53 minutesRelease date : 29 Oct. 2007Actors : Maya Angelou, Ed Asner, Lloyd Bridges, Georg Brown, Brad DavisSubtitles: : EnglishLanguage : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)Studio : Warner Home VideoNumber of discs : 10 I do NOT! deal in any copies or bootleg material!! All items are sourced from licensed distributors. Starman_dvds specialises in Rare & Imported DVD's/CD's Located in Sydney, Australia - all items are in stock now and ready to post. I will do my best to post your purchase within 24 hours from receiving cleared payment. Preferred payment by Bank Deposit, also Paypal & Money Orders. For international purchases I accept PAYPAL ONLY. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favourites list! For all enquires please feel free to email us. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister
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Type: Mini Series
Format: DVD
Region Code: DVD: 2 (Europe, Japan, Middle East...)
Genre: TV Shows
Movie/TV Title: Roots (1977 TV series)
