--- product_id: 49969749 title: "Roots: The Original Series [DVD] [1977]" brand: "levar burton, o.j. simpson" price: "AED 184" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49969749-roots-the-original-series-dvd-1977 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Roots: The Original Series [DVD] [1977] **Brand:** levar burton, o.j. simpson **Price:** AED 184 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Roots: The Original Series [DVD] [1977] by levar burton, o.j. simpson - **How much does it cost?** AED 184 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49969749-roots-the-original-series-dvd-1977) ## Best For - levar burton, o.j. simpson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted levar burton, o.j. simpson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, Roots follows several generations in the lives of a slave family. The saga begins with Kunta Kinte (played by LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave traders and shipped to America in the 1700s. This young man is torn from his homeland and in torment and anguish brought to the slave markets of the new world. The film traces his life and those of his family, depicted up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte's grandson gains emancipation. It captures generations of love, tears, pain, strife, sacrifice and happiness, reminding us of the resilience and resource of the human spirit even under crippling injustice. Roots garnered widespread popularity in the 1970s and made its mark in TV ratings, with on average 130 million viewers--almost half the country at the time--watching all or part of the series. This DVD collection is a celebration of 30 years since its original release. Also available: Roots: The Complete Collection i>, which contains this box set of the original series, plus Roots: The Next Generation i> and, for the first time on DVD, Roots: The Gift , which focuses on the lives of two slaves from the original series. Note: The discs are double sided and only have one episode per side expect for disc 3 which has two episodes on side A and documentary on side B and the 4th disc has the 2007 documentary. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Actors | Ji-Tu Cumbuka, LeVar Burton, Maya Angelou, Moses Gunn, O.J. Simpson | | Asin | B000V4IO5S | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 - 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 158 in DVD Players | | Dubbed | English | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 1.0) | | Manufacturer Reference | 7321902184616 | | Media Format | PAL, Subtitled | | Number Of Discs | 4 | | Product Dimensions | 19 x 14 x 1 cm; 150 g | | Release Date | 17 April 2019 | | Run Time | 9 hours and 24 minutes | | Studio | Warner Bros. Home Ent. | | Subtitles | English | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama - **Format:** PAL, Subtitled - **Contributor:** Ji-Tu Cumbuka, LeVar Burton, Maya Angelou, Moses Gunn, O.J. Simpson - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 4 ## Images ![Roots: The Original Series [DVD] [1977] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cYz30m2oL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Series *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 28 June 2014* My kids were studying the slave trade at school and I asked if they had heard of Roots. Turns out they were shown an episode so I thought I'd buy them the DVD. Brilliant. Loved it as a child and still love it as an adult. An important story (albeit a bit glossier than the reality) that gets the message across ('But why did they have slavery?) and a great personal story too. What a history!PS This particular set comes in one box with divider cases inside it for each DVD, not separate boxes for each episode which is what I thought but that's irrelevant if presentation isn't your thing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fiction, but a good story none the less *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 17 December 2015* A classic series, with some very fine acting from all concerned. This is entertainment that has the ability to stir the emotions and ought to instigate a good dialogue. Chattel slavery and the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, (TAST) is a very interesting and complex subject to study.There are so many true stories that can be told, but do not get the light of day and that is the only downside to such a successful series as this. Some people believe they know the entire story of the TAST through Alex Haley's narrative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE BEST AFRICAN STORY EVER RECORDED. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 12 April 2018* One of the best African history book I will never forget too quick. The author was very good with the the use of African dialects that was been used in writing this book. It shows the royalty of African in the land of their births before been stolen away to slavery in a foreign strange land. The young Kunta Kente was a true hero of his time knowing the importance of his African name refused to accept the western name giving to him by his slave master. Thus passed it on to next generation and so on before Alex Hardley was able to trace his ancestral home back in the present Gambia. This book ROOTS is a blast. A must read to every African. ## Frequently Bought Together - Roots: The Original Series [DVD] [1977] [2002] - The Thornbirds: Complete Collection [DVD] [1983] [2010] - North And South: The Complete Collection [DVD] [1985] [2010] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49969749-roots-the-original-series-dvd-1977](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/49969749-roots-the-original-series-dvd-1977) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*