The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley’s ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
Roots
- DirectorAlex Haley
- GenresDrama
- CastBen Vereen, John Amos, LeVar Burton, Madge Sinclair, Olivia Cole
Where can I watch Roots?
You can watch Roots full seasons and episodes online free in HD on MovieGO with English subtitles and several other supported languages. Streaming begins right away with no sign-up needed, making it easy to follow every part of the series with steady playback from episode to episode.
How to watch Roots?
Select season and episode, click the play button, let the stream load, and pick the video quality that fits your connection. You can also enable English or other available subtitles directly from the player for a clearer and more comfortable experience.