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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 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.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
memorable film
For anyone with a sense of family history, they will love this film. Well worth watching.I watched it when it was on T.V. years ago and it moved me then and still does.
Published 3 months ago by Mra Barbara Barker
Roots Series 2 The Next Generation DVD
This item arrived within the time frame I had expected. There was a problem with Disc 1 Side 2, it did not play properly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Hausfrau
one very pleased lady
I had been watching Roots the second generation on tv when I missed an episode. Gutted.Found it on amazon and in next to no time I was watching where I left off. A big thank-you
Published 19 months ago by sandrabernadette
Too centered on one individual family, if not man
This TV mini-series has become a classic in some twenty or thirty years and it deserves to be, both in its first part and in its second part. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
Good value
If you can rembember watching Roots the first then you must get Roots The Next Generation as well to finish the story off. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Peter
It's OK
The disappointing thing about this dvd is that it was on two sides and sometimes they did not play and sometimes they did. This part is annoying!
Published 23 months ago by Lynn
Roots the Conclusion
I already puchased the original series which was in my view excellent. This concluding series is superb
it does an excellent job of continuing the history lesson of this... Read more
it does an excellent job of continuing the history lesson of this... Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by Mr. D. C. Gough
Fantastic
It's brilliant, interesting, informative and compelling watching. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying this dvd.
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by minnie
Roots 2 and 3
I found the roots dvds are brilliant.All about the slaves, and what they went through. I loved it.
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Audrey C. Long
the story tails off quickly
i "only" bought this to finish off the set - and that's what it did. i still haven't got round to watching the second third or ... disc
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Arrowsmith
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