Roots returns modern audiences and Emmy voters to the powerful Alex Haley saga
Airing over four nights on various cable networks (History, A&E, and Lifetime), the modern remake of the seminal 1977 miniseries Roots has an uphill climb ahead of it in terms of Emmy glory. Granted, the producers of the updated version most likely don’t care about Emmy awards. The 2016 limited series has deep and important cultural resonance today, particularly so close to the Black Lives Matter movement. Modern audience could stand a history lesson.
Find out what Emmy may consider with Roots at AwardsDaily TV.