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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film_series
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Kunta_Kinte-Alex_Haley_Memorial
gptkb:Roots:_The_Next_Generations
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gptkbp:adaptation
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Roots (2016 miniseries)
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Roots:_The_Saga_of_an_American_Family
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Ed_Asner
gptkb:Louis_Gossett_Jr.
gptkb:John_Amos
gptkb:Ben_Vereen
gptkb:Le_Var_Burton
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Alex_Haley
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Highly acclaimed
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Significant impact on American culture
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Pioneering portrayal of African American history on television
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gptkbp:filming_location
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Various locations in the United States
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gptkbp:finale_date
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January 30, 1977
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gptkbp:first_aired
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January 23, 1977
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gptkbp:first_released
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Roots:_The_Next_Generations
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gptkbp:genre
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Historical drama
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gptkbp:historical_figure
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gptkb:Missy_Anne
gptkb:Kunta_Kinte
gptkb:Chicken_George
gptkb:Toby
Kizzy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Roots (miniseries)
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gptkbp:influenced
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Subsequent portrayals of African American history
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Alex Haley's family history
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:last_aired
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January 30, 1977
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influenced future miniseries and films about race.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Non-linear storytelling
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ I am Kunta Kinte.”
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
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8
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gptkbp:original_network
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gptkb:ABC
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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January 23, 1977
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:David_L._Wolper_Productions
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gptkbp:setting
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18th and 19th century America
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:family
Racism
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gptkbp:viewership
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Over 130 million viewers
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