Roots: The Next Generations
Description: This sequel follows the complex history of Haley's own family, from the American Civil War up to the point when Haley himself journeys to Africa to investigate his genealogy.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1979
Number of episodes: 7
First episode air date: February 18, 1979
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
Directors: John Erman (eps. 1, 3, 4, 7), Charles S. Dubin (ep. 2), Georg Stanford Brown (ep. 5), Lloyd Richards (ep. 6)
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Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1979
Number of episodes: 7
First episode air date: February 18, 1979
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
Directors: John Erman (eps. 1, 3, 4, 7), Charles S. Dubin (ep. 2), Georg Stanford Brown (ep. 5), Lloyd Richards (ep. 6)
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