On May 30, a new adaptation of the legendary book Roots will debut simultaneously on A&E, Lifetime and the History Channel at 9 PM.
The four-night, eight-hour event series recounts the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship.
The cast includes Anika Noni Rose, Anna Paquin, Derek Luke, Forest Whitaker, James Purefoy, Jonathan Rhys Myers, Lane Garrison, Matthew Goode, Mekhi Phifer, Erica Tazel, Emayatzy Corinealdi and introducing Malachi Kirby.
Here is a trailer for Roots:
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