So when the History Channel's "reimagining" was announced, there was confusion matching the original’s praise. Adulation for Roots was so widespread that absorbing all eight parts has become a near-mandatory element of the black experience. But as much as Roots was a necessary revelation, examining the origin of the African-American family emphasized the importance of identity, triggering interest in genealogy. The series won nine Emmys, was nominated for dozens more, and earned a Golden Globe for Best Television Series-Drama the following year. The finale drew over 100 million viewers in part because the multifaceted interpretation of American history’s ugly truths was so arresting. Roots, the unprecedented miniseries based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning exploration of his own family tree, offered a harrowing presentation of slavery upon its 1977 premiere. And the deeper the understanding, the more powerful and valuable the knowledge is-especially during dark times. Finding these bonds, and your place in the world, comes back to understanding who you are. Friends and co-workers, the people you identify with, become networks and communities-even surrogate families, if the connection is strong enough. Family is the first community you’re exposed to, the model for the support groups you seek throughout life. Knowledge of self is instilled by family, which steers the journey of self-discovery.
It’s inherent, but not something everyone has immediate access to.
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