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Producer Will Packer talks about the 'Roots' remake

Published May 10, 2016
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40 years after its epic debut, the powerful miniseries"Roots" is coming back to television. Executive Producer Will Packer talks about the all-star cast, the emotions surrounding the filming and reaching a new generation of viewers.

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