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In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

Malachi Kirby plays Kunta Kinte in the updated version of the miniseries Roots. Steve Dietl/The History Channel hide caption

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In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

This weekend, an eight-hour remake of the 1977 miniseries begins airing on A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel. TV critic David Bianculli says the new Roots deserves to be seen and talked about.

In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

Malachi Kirby plays Kunta Kinte in the updated version of the miniseries Roots. Steve Dietl/The History Channel hide caption

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Steve Dietl/The History Channel

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In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

In Its Retelling, 'Roots' Is Powerful, Must-See Television

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