--- product_id: 178242554 title: "The Roots Complete Collection [DVD] [2007]" price: "NZ$56" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/178242554-the-roots-complete-collection-dvd-2007 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # The Roots Complete Collection [DVD] [2007] **Price:** NZ$56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Roots Complete Collection [DVD] [2007] - **How much does it cost?** NZ$56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/178242554-the-roots-complete-collection-dvd-2007) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Celebrating 30 years since its TV debut, Roots: The Complete Collection brings together for the first time all the original episodes, sequels and extras of the award-winning series in one box set, comprising Roots: The Original Series 4-Disc Box Set, the 1979 sequel Roots: The Next Generation, and, for the first time on DVD, Roots: The Gift, a movie that focuses on the relationship between two of the slaves of the original series. Based on Alex Haley's best-selling novel about his African ancestors, the acclaimed US TV mini-series Roots garnered widespread popularity in the 1970s and to this day remains one of the most watched programmes in history, with the ratings for the series finale still the third highest-rated US program of all time, (behind the final episode of MASH and the "Who Shot JR?" episode of Dallas). Roots follows several generations in the lives of a slave family. The story begins with Kunta Kinte (played by LeVar Burton), a West African youth captured by slave traders and shipped to America in the 1700s. Torn from his homeland, stripped of his dignity, his rights and even his name, in torment and anguish he is brought to the slave markets of the new world. He tries, but fails, to escape before accepting he can never return to Africa. The film traces his life and those of his family, depicted up until the Civil War where Kunte Kinte's grandson gains emancipation. It captures generations of love, tears, pain, strife, sacrifice and happiness, reminding us of the resilience and resource of the human spirit even under crippling injustice. But Roots was more than just a quality drama, it had a wider impact on society. It persuaded American audiences to regard their history from a black perspective, and to see how--against odds far more desperate than those the pilgrims faced--Africans laid claim to their status as free African-Americans. It triggered a craze for genealogy and changed forever the way black people were depicted on TV. Review: great - great Review: I am replacing my roots VCR best mini series - I am replacing my roots VCR best mini series. I live in the US but have a DVD that plays all regions love it ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000W70GY6 | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #148,682 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #10,636 in Kids & Family DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,011) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0), Italian (Dolby Digital 2.0) | | MPAA rating | Unrated (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Color, Dolby, PAL, Subtitled, Surround Sound | | Number of discs | 10 | | Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches; 14.11 ounces | | Release date | October 29, 2007 | | Run time | 21 hours and 53 minutes | | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Dolby, PAL, Subtitled, Surround Sound - **Genre:** Kids & Family - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 10 - **Runtime:** 21 hours and 53 minutes ## Images ![The Roots Complete Collection [DVD] [2007] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rKsE5+ldL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great *by M***D on April 27, 2021* great ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am replacing my roots VCR best mini series *by S***B on September 14, 2015* I am replacing my roots VCR best mini series. I live in the US but have a DVD that plays all regions love it ### ⭐ Total SCAM!!! *by T***N on October 18, 2013* First let me say that this rating is NOT for the movie/mini-series itself, rather it is a commentary on the seller. I haven't seen the mini-series since I was a young child and yet it stuck with me after all these years so much so that I wanted to share it with my teenaged son. In my opinion this series should be required viewing for ALL high school students. Imagine my grave disappointment and unabashed anger when, having carved out time in my and my son's very busy schedules to sit down and watch this important film together, I put in the first disc only to find that it and the rest of the discs are unwatchable here in the US. It has the wrong region code so no player here in the United States can play the content on the disc. I spent $40 on absolutely nothing!!! Beware anyone contemplating buying from this seller, there was nothing in the description of the movie boxed set that said that it had the wrong region code, it's nowhere to be found on the box or on the discs themselves either. I haven't been able to figure out how to get my money back yet but I hope to be able to at some point. ~t*) ## Frequently Bought Together - Roots: The Complete Collection [DVD] [1977] [2007] - Tenko - The Complete Series [DVD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/178242554-the-roots-complete-collection-dvd-2007](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/178242554-the-roots-complete-collection-dvd-2007) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*