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"Roots" 2016 miniseries, a remake of the iconic 1977 "Roots," has been released by A&E Network. LeVar Burton, part of the original "Roots" cast as Kunta Kinte, is back in the 2016 remake but as a co-executive producer this time, ensuring that the remake delivers the same message as the original.
Just like the original "Roots," the new "Roots 2016 miniseries follows the life of Kunta Kinte, the young Mandinka warrior who comes from Zambia, West Africa. The story is based on a 1976 novel by Alex Haley titled "Root: The Saga of an American Family," according to Wikipedia. Set in 1750 when slave trading is rampant, Kunta Kinte is abducted from his Africa homeland and sold as a slave in America.
"Roots" 2016 Cast - Meet Malachi Kirby
The new "Roots" 2016 casts Malachi Kirby as the new Kunta Kinte reports NBC News. For Kirby, taking on the iconic role of Kunta Kinte borders on the spiritual. Kirby says that on the set he prayed to G*d to help him tell the truth, referring to the film"s message.
Filming the "Roots" 2016 miniseries is likewise demanding, not only physically, but mentally as well especially the whipping scenes, according to Malachi Kirby. The actor says that he was into the role so much that he could feel the pain of every ancestor before him, hear their screams and wails. He reveals it was a strange experience that almost broke him.
Other members of the "Roots" 2016 cast include Anna Pacquin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Chad Coleman, T.I., Rege-Jean Page, Matthew Goode, Derek Luke, Emayatzy Corinealdi, James Purefoy, Clarkia Grant, G. Hannelius, Mekhi Phifer, Erica Tazel, Denise Milfort and Sam Malone.
Critics of the "Roots" Remake
The remake was not without its detractors though. But for executive producer Mark Wolper, the criticisms are to be expected because even he had doubts while doing the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, reports Daily Beast.
In fact, one of the leading groups who were against the new miniseries were composed of former "Roots" cast. Indeed, this is understandable because the old "Roots" was critically acclaimed, having been nominated for 37 Emmys and winning 9 of them. The film is a legend and it might be hard to top such a high standard set by the original "Roots"
Recently, Snoop Dogg expressed his disapproval via social media on the new "Roots" remake, reports NY Daily News. He posted an Instagram video blaming the entertainment industry for coming up with movies that portray "the abuse that we took hundreds and hundreds of years ago." Aside from the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, he also mentioned his disapproval on two other films, "12 Years a Slave" and "Underground."
But the actor who played Kunta in the original "Roots" defended the remake. LeVar Burton, who was Kunta in the 1977 film and now executive producer of the new "Roots" 2016 miniseries, explained that for Americans, the story of slavery will always be relevant because it has shaped the country to what it is now today.
"Roots" 2016 Air Date And Schedule
"Roots" air date started last Monday, May 30 scheduled for the 9PM slot ET/PT. The remaining episodes of the four-part "Roots" 2016 miniseries are scheduled to air on consecutive nights after the first episode and will be simultaneously shown on History, A&E, Lifetime Move Network and Lifetime. The miniseries may also be viewed online via the respective websites of the four networks.
Source: http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/27452/20160531/roots-2016-cast-schedule-airdate-four-part-miniseries-retells-kunta.htm
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