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  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Oct 2007
  • Run Time: 654 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000V4IO62
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,108 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Two years after the acclaimed US TV mini-series Roots made television history, this sequel to one of the most highly watched programmes of all time continued the saga, again attracting large audiences, critical acclaim and many awards. The story picks up where the first one left off in 1882, by which time Tom Harvey, the great-grandson of Kunta Kinte has established a marginal existence as a blacksmith in Henning, Tennessee. Relations between the races are strained and prejudices and hatred of the past survives.
Roots: The Next Generation, just like the first series, featured a superb who's who of African-American actors of their day, along with Hollywood heavyweights such as Henry Fonda, Olivia De Havilland and Harry Morgan. Marlon Brando also stars in an unusual role as the Aryan leader of a Nazi organisation.

Roots: The Complete Collection is also available, which brings together for the first time all the original episodes, sequels and extras of the award-winning series in one box set, comprising Roots: The Original Series 4-Disc Box Set, the 1979 sequel Roots: The Next Generation, and, for the first time on DVD, Roots: The Gift, a movie that focuses on the relationship between two of the slaves of the original series.

Synopsis
Winning nine Emmys and viewed by more than 130 million Americans, the NBC mini-series ROOTS greatly impacted American views of slavery and the black experience. It was followed by this massive 14-hour mini-series two years later later in 1979. Although not as popular as the original, this series did garner high ratings and earned an Emmy for Marlon Brando and a nomination for Ruby Dee. Beginning in 1882 where the original series left off, this epic tale follows the African-American experience after the slaves were freed, but when their opportunities were still greatly limited. The journey takes the audience through the life of writer Alex Haley (played by James Earl Jones), including a dramatic concluding episode studying the influence of Malcolm X, and Haley's discovery of Kunta Kinte.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL SERIES, 9 Oct 2007
This I found was a lot better than the first { and that was fanatastic}.
Following his family roots to modern day was a journey I really enjoyed and can not wait to see again.
Lets hope they release the Christmas special very soon.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It should be 5 stars but..., 7 Nov 2007
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At first when I unwrapped this boxset I was shocked to find that "The Next Generations" set had the wrong inner artwork on it. But I eventually got passed that error. "The Next Generations" is as good as the Original series but is not as gripping. Gone are the images of slavery and blatant racism which are replaced more uplifting tones in the story such as family and education for the decendants of Kunte Kinte. This series is more positive than the original which is a good thing. I just wish more effort could have gone into the '30th Anniversary' and 'The Next Generations'. The only extra in this set is a 5 minute documentary and commentary (I think). So much more effort always goes in to the more mainstream fims/series. This set seems slighty rushed but overall it is as best as we're going to get for the moment.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Strange error in my box..., 3 Nov 2007
The covers on the inner casings are from "Roots - 30th anniversary edition". Gave me a little shock, when I first got them out. But they contained the right DVDs, so don't be afraid if it happens to you - and it doesn't bother me.
But if you're looking for a "perfect" presentation you might want to get information wether that is a general error and -in this case- wait for a correction.
First look on the DVD: great picture-quality, can't wait to watch all of it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Next Generation
The DVD was excellent, really enjoyed watchihg them. Service of delivery very quick. Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars not to be missed
This DVD is a MUST if you have watched the original ROOTS DVD from the beginning
Published 3 months ago by J. Howgate

5.0 out of 5 stars Roots purchase
My recent purchase of Roots was as detailed and the quality and delivery were excellent.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. R. G. Halbert

5.0 out of 5 stars Roots series 2, the next generation.
This version of Roots series 2 , is also an excellent purchase but as long as you watch Roots series 1, The 25th Anniversary edition and not the 40th Anniversary edition as it has... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. T. B. Elford

5.0 out of 5 stars make her day
I purchased this item for my mother to watch while she was away on holiday for 3 months. To see her face on christmas morning when she opened it was something i will remember for... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. J. Farish

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Great series to watch. Have first film on dvd and this one was a bonus, fantastic to watch.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. F. Mccann

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