tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post2254208630023862840..comments2024-03-28T06:11:24.203-07:00Comments on Red Rose Alley: RootsRed Rose Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-13573607775938968132016-06-19T05:34:02.133-07:002016-06-19T05:34:02.133-07:00How special to see these pictures from the film Ro...How special to see these pictures from the film Roots over here! Ik do remember them very well, from when I was a bit younger and it was on te television... It's so good to learn grom the past, it's the only way we can look at te future!Villa Zeezichthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418107372824000865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-91821217850564090312016-06-16T22:11:32.129-07:002016-06-16T22:11:32.129-07:00A wonderful powerful movie with fantastic actors… ...A wonderful powerful movie with fantastic actors… I should watch it again… Been so busy lately, I didn't even know it was showing again. <br />XOXO MaryMary Palumbo Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617372181870133668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-27010918189625336632016-06-14T07:01:20.170-07:002016-06-14T07:01:20.170-07:00I haven't watched Roots in a very long time. ...I haven't watched Roots in a very long time. It is a movie I feel my daughter should watch. Thank you for reminding us about it. Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851453933697842657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-58325739953801543162016-06-14T06:46:44.328-07:002016-06-14T06:46:44.328-07:00I know that slavery was condoned in this country. ...I know that slavery was condoned in this country. Just as I know that the Holocaust happened, in Germany. <br /><br />Both are horrible blots on humanity.<br /><br />But since I did not, nor did any of my ancestors, participate in either, I can not dwell on either. Beyond fully saying, that they were blots on humanity.<br /><br />And I do not agree with the prevailing view, that we must _continue_ to give special perks, to the off spring of slaves. When does it end? Never?<br /><br />Tessaa writing placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584910865001570480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-45020608337491386932016-06-14T04:33:33.783-07:002016-06-14T04:33:33.783-07:00Good Morning Sheri,
I remember watching the origi...Good Morning Sheri,<br /><br />I remember watching the original series and the powerful message that it carried. <br />These epic movies seem to stay with us our entire lives.<br /><br />Jemma<br /><br />Jemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-5282811481517168452016-06-14T03:54:56.443-07:002016-06-14T03:54:56.443-07:00I did not know there was a new movie of Roots, but...I did not know there was a new movie of Roots, but enjoyed the original series back in the day. I'll be sure to look out for it over here. Thanks for sharing it with us Sheri.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-29353405389920011232016-06-13T20:12:35.206-07:002016-06-13T20:12:35.206-07:00The original was fabulous, but I haven't seen ...The original was fabulous, but I haven't seen this version. Thank you for the review Sheri!Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-52589951202725195672016-06-13T18:37:48.555-07:002016-06-13T18:37:48.555-07:00I have not watched it. I will look into it.
Carla
...I have not watched it. I will look into it.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-90845934352349518042016-06-13T18:12:52.395-07:002016-06-13T18:12:52.395-07:00I remember watching the original 'Roots' a...I remember watching the original 'Roots' and what an impact it made on me, dear Sheri. I have not caught this new version, but if it comes around again, I will be sure to tune in. xx KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-53100946547986325222016-06-13T15:37:07.843-07:002016-06-13T15:37:07.843-07:00I have not watched it, but the images you've s...I have not watched it, but the images you've shared are very powerful.<br /><br />I hope you have a lovely week ahead.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-83966220276672420202016-06-13T11:25:16.011-07:002016-06-13T11:25:16.011-07:00My hubby recorded the whole series and I was able ...My hubby recorded the whole series and I was able to see part of a it. I have always been interested in the Roots movies, especially the original series created by Alex Haley. The cool thing is, he is from this area of NC where I live and many of the areas depicted in the movies was right in the very county where I live! There is a cemetery a few miles from me where some of his relatives who were slaves are buried. Such an interesting (and sad) time in history.Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-59084754497824592402016-06-13T11:03:32.921-07:002016-06-13T11:03:32.921-07:00I've seen parts of the original movie, Sheri. ...I've seen parts of the original movie, Sheri. It's a powerful, sad part of our history. I'm very tender hearted and have trouble watching acts of violence on someone because of the color of their skin. It is a cautionary tale for today. <br />Have a beautiful day. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-5134064079512476092016-06-13T09:14:21.579-07:002016-06-13T09:14:21.579-07:00I love period films, especially the costumes , and...I love period films, especially the costumes , and there is always a story with no foul language. I haven't seen this film, I'll have to watch out for it on the English TV channels.Barbara Lilian in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798063785447224950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-38146933980805522262016-06-13T08:22:44.598-07:002016-06-13T08:22:44.598-07:00Sheri, I loved watching Roots when I was younger. ...Sheri, I loved watching Roots when I was younger. I loved all the characters and actors. They did a unforgettable performance. Happy Monday ♥<br />Hugs, JodyStan and Jody Gabarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087334109855740295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-19740870690339824302016-06-13T07:55:57.988-07:002016-06-13T07:55:57.988-07:00Hi Sheri,
Have watched the original movie many yea...Hi Sheri,<br />Have watched the original movie many years ago and the message was powerful and stayed with me. Have a delightful week.<br />xoxo,<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-51711352770853976922016-06-13T07:24:53.603-07:002016-06-13T07:24:53.603-07:00We have the 1976 version with Lavar Burton! We wat...We have the 1976 version with Lavar Burton! We watched it a few months back; I had seen it in my senior year of high school where as my husband had never seen it. POWERFUL indeed!<br /><br />Happy day dearest Sheri!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-10164291372921462182016-06-13T07:05:28.750-07:002016-06-13T07:05:28.750-07:00A powerful movie. A great recommendation for summe...A powerful movie. A great recommendation for summer viewing. TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-26651479597128427192016-06-13T06:30:57.535-07:002016-06-13T06:30:57.535-07:00Good morning, sweet Sheri! Ah, what a delight to m...Good morning, sweet Sheri! Ah, what a delight to my heart to pop in for a visit. How are YOU? Oh, how I have missed you. I sincerely hope all is well and you're enjoying this month of June.<br /><br />I have not watched this, but I must say it looks quite good and interesting. Thanks for telling us about it. Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />Much love to you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044188580228571201.post-76061580393807366052016-06-13T06:14:23.884-07:002016-06-13T06:14:23.884-07:00Sheri, I have always loved the story of Roots. Ch...Sheri, I have always loved the story of Roots. Chicken George was one of my favorites. Hope you are having a good start to your week. We are going to be busy here. I just realized I missed my classmate brunch this morning. Blessings, love, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.com