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Part III
From Roots: The Next Generations
A 60-minute drama episode from Roots: The Next Generations, Season 1, Episode 3.
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Series Progress: Episode 3 of 743% Completed
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Part 3 introduces Alex Haley's father Simon (Dorian Harewood), a sharecropper's son working his way through a Memphis college in 1912. Bertha: Irene Cara. Will Palmer: Stan Shaw. Dad Jones: Ossie Davis. Goldstein: George Voskovec. Boyce: James Daly. Queen Haley: Ruby Dee. Aleck: Hal Williams. Cynthia: Bever-Leigh Banfield.
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FAQ
How long is Part III?
Part III runs for 1h for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 7 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 7 hours 0 minutes (7 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 7 days
3 episodes/day: 3 days
5 episodes/day: 2 days
Episodes (7)
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