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Barcode37821002576094
LocationMarshall District
TitleRemembering Roots : how an American classic transformed the world / Lucas L. Johnson II.
AuthorJohnson, Lucas, 1969- author
Call No791.457 JOH
CollectionAdult New Arrivals

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International Standard Book Number 9798889835127
Personal Name Johnson, Lucas, 1969- author
Title Statement Remembering Roots : how an American classic transformed the world / Lucas L. Johnson II.
Imprint Minneapolis : Broadleaf Books, 2026.
Physical Description pages cm
Summary, Etc. "Discover how the book and TV miniseries Roots became a cultural phenomenon that has shaped our understanding of heritage, race, identity, and family for fifty years. As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art--it's a path to healing"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject-Personal Name Haley, Alex. Roots Influence
Subject Roots (Television program : 1977)
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term African Americans Race identity
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term African Americans in literature
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Slavery in literature
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Slavery on television
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term African Americans on television
Index Term-Genre/Form Literary criticism
Index Term-Genre/Form Television criticism and reviews

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