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mountain grammy

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12. Watched the first episode last night..

Tue May 31, 2016, 08:39 AM

May 2016

I read the book in 1976. One of those life impacting stories that takes your breath away. The first TV adaptation was outstanding, but left out a lot when it began with Kunta's capture. I enjoyed seeing the part in the story that took place in Africa, as it was an effective and enjoyable part of the book. It's the real "roots" of the story.
I didn't feel good about a remake since the first Roots was so amazing and ground breaking, but the first episode won me over. Also, it's time to read the book again because it's sad how much I've forgotten about an unforgettable book.

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Is anyone watching Roots? [View all] tavernier May 2016 OP

only 20 minutes in Viva_La_Revolution May 2016 #1

looking forward to it KT2000 May 2016 #2

I read the book. I was too young to see the original much. I remember applegrove May 2016 #3

Found it. They are on the ship now. Too upsetting. applegrove May 2016 #11

They remade it? MuseRider May 2016 #4

I do prefer the old one, I think, tavernier May 2016 #6

Sometimes the new remakes are better MuseRider May 2016 #7

That's the first thing I ever recorded Brother Buzz May 2016 #5

I watched it..., Dalai_1 May 2016 #8

Planning on doing an "On Demand" with it. MohRokTah May 2016 #9

Many public libraries have the original. Hoppy May 2016 #10

Watched the first episode last night.. mountain grammy May 2016 #12