The Miniseries Roots Dramatizes the African-American Experience
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Arts and Culture Series
- Categories: Arts, Popular Culture
- Subcategories: African Americans, Blacks, Entertainment, Entertainers, Slavery, Slaves, Television, Radio, Broadcasting
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, African American History
- Geographical Location: Hollywood
- Date: January 23-January 30, 1977
Article abstract: Roots, the history of an African-American family from freedom in Africa to slavery in the United States to emancipation, captivated the attention of the nation.
Summary of Event
Alex Haley, an established writer who previously had authored The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1965) and who had done numerous interviews with well-known figures for Playboy magazine, published Roots: The Saga of an American Family on October 1, 1976. Within a month, the book was a best-seller. It was a mix of careful historical research and...
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