Roots (2004)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gypsy_Kings
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:Peabody_Award
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:historical_event
Roots by Alex Haley
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:David_Tattersall
gptkbp:composer gptkb:John_Williams
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:organization
African culture
African American heritage
community bonds
community resilience
cultural heritage preservation
social justice themes
slave trade
personal narratives
historical accuracy
family separation
slavery in America
intergenerational trauma
African American traditions
impact of colonization
legacy of slavery
struggles for freedom
resilience of African Americans
Kunta Kinte's journey
gptkbp:director gptkb:Philippa_Lowthorpe
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:A&_E_Television_Networks
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Michael_A._Berenbaum
gptkbp:features family lineage storytelling
flashbacks to the 18th century
gptkbp:finale_date January 26, 2004
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Roots:_The_Next_Generations
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Roots_(1977)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roots (2004)
gptkbp:influenced historical narratives in media
cultural discussions on race
gptkbp:inspired documentaries on slavery
educational programs on African American history
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:4
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:History_Channel
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:2004
gptkbp:premiered_on January 23, 2004
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:David_L._Wolper
gptkb:Mark_Wolper
gptkbp:release_date January 23, 2004
gptkbp:runtime 240 minutes
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Forest_Whitaker
gptkb:Anika_Noni_Rose
gptkb:Laurence_Fishburne
gptkb:Malachi_Kirby
gptkb:Le_Var_Burton
gptkbp:viewership over 13 million viewers
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Mark_Wolper