Warner Bros. Television
1) Roots
Language
English
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Description
An adaptation of Alex Haley's Roots, in which he traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors was captured and sold into slavery. Follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continued throughout the generations that followed.
2) Queen
Language
English
Description
The remarkable history of Alex Haley's paternal side. Queen is the daughter of a slave and a plantation owner. During the turbulent decades of the antebellum South, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and beyond, she searches for a home in the two cultures and at times is shunned by both. Rejection and hate are no match for her unconquerable will.
Language
English
Description
Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, the new girlfriend is dubbed New Christine, which leaves her with the unfortunate nickname Old Christine. Christine struggles to hold it together as she adjusts to her new nickname, confronts the meanie moms at her son's private school, jumps back in the dating pool-- and gets laughs every misstep of the...
Language
English
Description
Follows the life and times of Frank Sinatra, one of the most popular and acclaimed singer/actors of the 20th century. Begins with his childhood in Hoboken, New Jersey and follows Sinatra's rise to the top in the '40s. Continues through the dark days of the early '50s and his triumphant re-emergence in the mid-'50s. Goes on to show his status as pop culture icon in the '60s, '70s and '80s. In between, highlights all the main events of Frank's life,...
Language
English
Description
Single working mom Christine Campbell is getting along better with New Christine. Christine struggles to hold it together with various romances, her brother plans for a new focus in life, the meanies at school continue to harass Christine, and she gets a crush on her son's fourth grade teacher.
8) Roots
Language
English
Formats
Description
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", in which Haley traces his African American family's history from the mid-18th century to the Reconstruction era.