Is it a Documentary, a Biopic or a ... Nov 18, 2009
Based upon Alex Haley s popular book about generations of African Americans descended from Kunta Kinte, a slave who was captured and originally sold in Africa, the story was speculative fiction. As such, it did not meet the primary test of being a docudrama, which is. (Suite101.com)
Ben Vereen: Song, dance and dive man Oct 24, 2009
"I can never thank Alex Haley enough for traveling to Africa, coming back in the hold of a freighter and writing the history of our ancestors in his book, 'Roots.'"It is amazing it has been 32 years since the premiere of the television version of that epic and people still talk about it as if it was new. I was told that even if I beat down the doors I would never get the role of Chicken George, that they would never use a song and dance man. (Honolulu Advertiser)
We dont need fences to be good neighbours Aug 31, 2009
My family has been in the country for six generations and although I have dreams of writing a Roots-like epic novel like Alex Haley, I have never even stepped foot on the so-called motherland. I am sometimes not seen as ethnically Chinese and that can be hilarious at times, especially during the fasting month when I am asked to prove my identity before I can be served. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Plaque Back Where It Belongs Jul 31, 2009
"He is known for his work on the memorial to author Alex Haley," she said. "He did a beautiful job on the Boone plaque.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Texas First Lady keynotes Museums 20th anniversary Jul 4, 2009
Going on the words of Alex Haley to find something good and praise it, he said, I praise the good work of the board(s) of 20-plus years. He credited the board, staff and volunteers for working to amass materials and create exhibits to capture history, and capture the value of resilience along the Texas coastline. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
A story worth telling Jun 30, 2009
It is slated to appear in a total of 10 metropolitan locations over four years and features artifacts including the typewriter Alex Haley used to write Roots, personal effects of Malcolm X, and sports memorabilia from Michael Jordan, Arthur Ashe and Muhammad Ali. America I Am, organizers say, is designed to present a historical continuum of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that solidifies the undeniable imprint of African Americans across the nation and around... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Braves outfield prospect is part rocket scientist May 18, 2009
He recently finished off the 900-page Roots by Alex Haley. Barton travels every offseason, usually alone, to get to know other cultures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
One-word wonders May 1, 2009
Was it Peter Benchly s Jaws, or perhaps Alex Haley s Roots that set off the modern hunt for one-word titles. The seduction of single-word titles extends to movies, musicals, comic books and TV shows. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Sue Reed - Story Lady on Horseback Apr 28, 2009
The book "Roots," by Alex Haley, created an interest in family history that crossed all cultural and age lines. Reed found her patrons increasingly looking for local history. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New vision for education at ‘Freedom School' Mar 15, 2009
All staff must attend training at the national Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute at the Children's Defense Fund Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, Tenn. The training programs focus on the challenges of managing a cultural and academic enrichment program. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Genealogy Society spring seminar scheduled Mar 10, 2009
She started doing her genealogy in 1970 following a visit Alex Haley made to her high school in Michigan. Topics for the seminar are: Do all of your U.S. Census Work Online , Using Historical Newspapers in Your Research , Researching Online Vital Records and Good Research Gone Bad. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
DNA reveals Roots author Alex Haley had Scottish blood Mar 2, 2009
DNA testing has revealed Roots author Alex Haley was descended from a Scotsman ... Alex Haley achieved international acclaim with his 1976 novel, Roots: The Saga of an American Family, loosely based on his family history ... Alex Haley died in 1992 without having established any independent corroboration for the account. (BBC News -- Science)
Ike Elementary celebrates diversity Feb 27, 2009
Haley's uncle, author Alex Haley, chronicled Haley's African ancestor Kunte Kinteh's travel to the United States as a slave in the book-turned-mini series, "Roots.". "Looking out on the sea of faces here at Eisenhower and seeing the diversity pulling together here at Leavenworth really makes my heart proud," Haley said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Tweaking history with doses of pathos Feb 8, 2009
Previous winners include Ernest Hemingway, Alex Haley and John Grisham. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
New on DVD: Streisand's deluxe 'Yentl'; 'Zack and Miri' Feb 8, 2009
Ultimately, one does emerge with a sense of what makes Jones tick, and not every documentary features the likes of Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Miles Davis, Barbra Streisand, Flavor Flav, Jesse Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, writer Alex Haley and many more, including filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Sidney Lumet and Richard Brooks. Three bonus featurettes offer more recent material. (USA Today -- Life)
