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Roots
4 Extra Debut. Kwame Kwei-Armah explores how the US TV series of Alex Haley’s Roots changed perceptions of slavery in America. From 2007.
The 1977 American TV mini-series of Alex Haley's novel 'Roots' altered people's perceptions of slavery, America and black history.
Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah tells the story of the struggles to bring it to the screen.
He also recalls its impact and its effect on his own life.
Producer: Richard Vadon
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in March 2007.
Last on
Fri 11 Feb 2022
02:30
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- Thu 10 Feb 2022 14:30±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 11 Feb 2022 02:30±«Óãtv Radio 4 Extra