The film does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the historical experiences of slavery and the struggle for freedom, without incorporating queer identities or storylines within its plot or character arcs.

The film 'Roots' (2016) is a historical drama depicting the experiences of an enslaved family across generations. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.

The miniseries portrays the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of its characters. Female characters experience significant violence and struggle, but the narrative does not include scenes where they achieve victory in direct physical combat against male opponents through skill or strength.

The 2016 miniseries "Roots" adapts Alex Haley's novel and remakes the 1977 miniseries. All major characters maintain their established genders from the source material and prior adaptations. No gender swaps occur.

The 2016 miniseries is an adaptation of a historical novel and previous miniseries depicting the saga of an enslaved African family. The characters' races are consistent with their established historical and canonical portrayals, with no instances of a character's race being changed from the source material.