Roots

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Kwame Kwei-Armah explores how the US TV series Roots changed perceptions of slavery

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 BBC Radio 4 in March 2007.

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