re: Roots (remake) on the History Channel premiering Memorial Day - interested?

I forced the family to watch the original a couple years ago (bought the DVDs). I remembered it being a lot better in my youth, but that's the case with a lot of oldies. Definitely a powerful story that everyone should see, but I do think a remake is in order for it to have the same impact I remember from the original airing. I'd watch for sure.
ETA: On a related note, I watched Amistad for the first time yesterday. Powerful film.