Roots (1977)

Celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alex Haley's lineage unfolds in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots, based on his 1976 bestseller, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Spanning from the mid-1700s in Gambia to the aftermath of the Civil War in the United States, the twelve-hour docu-drama explores the harrowing journey of Haley's ancestors. Its powerful storytelling and historical depth earned Roots nine Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award, solidifying its legacy as the most-watched miniseries in American television history.