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The novel was adapted into a classic 1995 film of the same title, starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon.
The actor has opened up about raising his three daughters and one son.
The actor's involvement with the film adds to his list of production credits.
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Encouragement from Forest Whitaker and LeVar Burton helped him nail the scene in the end.
“We have to do more than help people see the logic."
"We can help turn soldiers into teachers, doctors, and leaders."
No air date has been announced for the "Roots" remake that will debut on the History, A&E and Lifetime channels.
Whitaker will make his Broadway debut this spring as a drunken, small time hustler in a revival of Eugene O'Neill's "Hughie."