When Ben Vereen first heard about a project called Roots, he knew he wanted to be a part of it. His agent had other ideas. Watch as Ben shares how the role of Chicken George finally came his way thousands of miles from Hollywood.

The complete Roots miniseries is now available on DVD in stores and online.

For more on Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots: 35 Years Later, visit http://www.oprah.com/Roots

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Exclusive Webisode: The Impact of Roots on America 

Did Roots open the door to a greater conversation about race in America? Watch as cast members John Amos, Leslie Uggams, Ben Vereen and Louis Gossett Jr. discuss why that door needs to be opened wider and where they think the country is today. conversation on Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots: 35 Years Later, a special event airing at 8/7c on OWN.

The complete Roots miniseries is now available on DVD in stores and online.

For more on Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots: 35 Years Later, visit http://www.oprah.com/Roots

Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN

Life's Big Questions - Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots - Oprah Winfrey 

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It's the question no one has asked LeVar Burton before: What's your definition of God? Watch to see his answer—and his discussion with Oprah about more of life's big questions

The complete Roots miniseries is now available on DVD in stores and online.

For more on Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots: 35 Years Later, visit http://www.oprah.com/Roots

Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN

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