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Product Name: Roots [3 Discs] [DVD] [2016]
UPC: 031398247586
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A stunning, moving update
This mini-series is unbelievable. The acting, especially two of the main actors who are starring in their first film, is top notch, full of visceral, raw emotion. The story plays out seamlessly and is both heartbreaking and beautiful. It is hard to watch but so important for us to remember. The bonds of family, the importance of culture and heritage, the resilience of the human spirit, this movie has it all. I wish it were required viewing for all college students, I wept several times during the film and was on the edge of my seat, captivated, throughout all four parts. Please watch, you will not be disappointed.
I saw the original miniseries years ago so it was hard not to compare this version to the original. I must say that nothing can compare to the impact of the original as it was groundbreaking at that time. This version however, stands on its own merits and I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was well cast.
This movie is based on real life events and is a highly sensitive topic of slavery and full of racist behavior and shows how slavery was without going too extreme into it and without sugar coating the topics. It may be a trigger for some due to the violent scenarios.
