Lots of firsts for Alex Haley’s film By John Camper May 26, 2016 Some of the ‘firsts’ that Alex Haley’s 1977 miniseries “Roots,” the book and the show, crossed over. Related Story: For the original cast of 'Roots,' it was a mind-blowing series Story: 'Roots' grows deeper in new version of slavery epic on History Story: 'Roots' is still fresh and shocking 40 years later
Lots of firsts for Alex Haley’s film By John Camper May 26, 2016 Some of the ‘firsts’ that Alex Haley’s 1977 miniseries “Roots,” the book and the show, crossed over. Related Story: For the original cast of 'Roots,' it was a mind-blowing series Story: 'Roots' grows deeper in new version of slavery epic on History Story: 'Roots' is still fresh and shocking 40 years later