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Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

denisemb — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:19:33 GMT

Tuesday, 2/26 starting at 11:00 am EST.

I hadn't watched it since the original airing in 1977, happened to catch it mid-episode(s) earlier this month when flipping channels, so I'm happy SunTV is showing it again.

Thought some others might be interested.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

Trix — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:42:39 GMT

Roots is usually aired annually on a cable network during the month of February. I guess it depends which network has the broadcast license agreement as to which one airs it.

It is an unforgettable watch.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

Shelbelle — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:37:10 GMT

Same for me, I had never seen it, saw it two Sundays ago on Sundance. On Monday they aried Roots, The Next Generation. maybe they will air it again this Minday. It is in honor of Black History Month.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

VaBelle35 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:22:48 GMT

All I see is the stand alone movie Roots: The Gift.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

Love my grandkids — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 01:25:57 GMT

I saw and recorded it about 2 weeks ago on cable, don't recall the station. One of the best series EVER. I also loved the book.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

sunshine45 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:59:53 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
All I see is the stand alone movie Roots: The Gift.

@VaBelle35

i see it on my comcast guide on the sundance channel.

the series begins at 11am et on tuesday.

the stand alone holiday movie ROOTS:THE GIFT is also being shown.

if any of you have not had the chance to see alex haleys QUEEN, i highly recommend that also. it is about his grandmother, queen haley. it stars halle berry.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

VaBelle35 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:26:09 GMT

@sunshine45 I see it in the program guide now, thanks.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

denisemb — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:19:18 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
@VaBelle35 wrote:
All I see is the stand alone movie Roots: The Gift.

@VaBelle35

i see it on my comcast guide on the sundance channel.
the series begins at 11am et on tuesday.
the stand alone holiday movie ROOTS:THE GIFT is also being shown.

if any of you have not had the chance to see alex haleys QUEEN, i highly recommend that also. it is about his grandmother, queen haley. it stars halle berry.

Just watched Queen for the first time recently on Sundance - much better than I'd hoped!

I think Jasmine Guy was terrific as Queen's mother.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

Veridoc — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:46:32 GMT

I love the miniseries Queen. I watch it every year. Best love story ever IMHO. While both Danny Glover and Haley Berry are both excellent actors, there had to be chemistry between them. The scene towards the end when he goes to pick her up from the hospital gives me goose bumps. No words were spoken, but the way they looked at each other was so full of love. No matter how many times I watch it I always cry at the end when she talks about "her prince". Beautiful.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

VaBelle35 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:00:36 GMT

That's how acting used to be.

I recently watched Jane Fonda and Robert Redford in Our Souls at Night on Netflix and there are so many scenes with very little dialogue. But you know what eveyrone is thinking

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

VaBelle35 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:02:16 GMT

Roots is recording now.

I don't think I have seen Roots since 1977. I'm trying to think if it was ever re-run later on.

I did not care for Queen. I watched most of it and stopped yesterday at the same place I always stop.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

denisemb — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:54:06 GMT

Wow. Just wow.

Just watched the first episode. First time I've seen the mini-series/read the book in over 40 years. Didn't realize how powerful it was/is. Loooking forward to viewing the rest.

Re: Roots miniseries on SundanceTV

VaBelle35 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:35:18 GMT

I forgot what great actors were in this.

Lou Gossett Jr and John Amos are so awesome.

These mini series are so great.

North & South and Winds of War had such epic casts.

I can watch them over and over.