Roots: The Next Generations (1979)★ 7.8/10
- Drama
- History
- War
- Biography
Directed by: John Erman, Charles S. Dubin, Georg Stanford Brown, Lloyd Richards
Written by: Alex Haley, Ernest Kinoy, Sydney A. Glass, John McGreevey, Thad Mumford
The dramatization of Alex Haley's family line from post Civil War America to the writer's search for his roots.
Cast & crew
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Debbi MorganElizabeth Harvey
Dorian HarewoodSimon Haley
Paul KosloEarl Crowther
Stan ShawWill Palmer
Marc SingerAndy Warner
Lynn HamiltonCousin Georgia Anderson
Fay HauserCarrie Warner
Irene CaraBertha Palmer Haley
Ruby DeeQueen Haley
Henry FondaColonel Frederick Warner
Richard ThomasJim Warner
Bever-Leigh BanfieldCynthia PalmerAwards · 2 wins, 6 nominations
See all ›- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1980Golden Globe · Best Television Series - Drama
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Limited Series
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Makeup
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1979Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special