One of the Black actors who played in "Roots" were Alex Haley.
No. Widescreen was only one year old at that point ("The Robe" was first to have it).It was however, released in 3-D (dual-strip).
No it was not filmed in silver springs ,Florida like other people think.Where it was really filmed was Wakulla springs ,Florida in Wakulla county.They also made the old Tarzan 1 and 2 there.Hey but...
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