Alex Haley's Queen [2 Discs]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

In 1977, Alex Haley's groundbreaking mini-series Roots became one of the most watched programs in television history, telling the story of seven generations of the author's mother's family, from their capture in Africa and enslavement in the United States to their eventual emancipation more than a century later. With 1992's Queen, Haley, who passed away before completing the source material, presents the story of his father's family, focusing on his paternal grandmother, a mulato. Halle Berry stars as the title character, the daughter of a slave and a plantation owner. Amidst the Civil War and up through the turn of the century, Queen finds herself struggling to find acceptance from blacks as well as whites. With an all-star cast that also features Martin Sheen, Danny Glover, Dennis Haysbert, Ossie Davis, and Ann-Margret, Queen was directed by John Erman and originally aired in February of 1993. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 2
• Screen: Color
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Halle Berry - Queen
       Tim Daly
       Danny Glover - Alec Haley
       Ann - Margret - Sally Jackson
       Jasmine Guy
       Ossie Davis
       Patricia Clarkson
       Victor Garber
       Lonette McKee
       Raven Symone
       George Grizzard
       Martin Sheen
       Dennis Haysbert
       Sada Thompson
       Paul Winfield
       Elizabeth Wilson
       Madge Sinclair

• Director:

  John Erman

• Producer:

  Mark Wolper

• Screenwriter:

  Alex Haley, David Stevens

• Cinematographer:

  Tony Imi

• Composer (Music Score):

  Michael Small

• Editor:

  James Galloway, Paul LaMastra

• Production Designer:

  Rodger Maus

• Co-producer:

  John Erman, Hal Galli

• Executive Producer:

  David L. Wolper, Bernie Sofronski

• Short Story Author:

  Alex Haley