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Part I

In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.

Aired: 1977-01-23

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Roots

Name: Roots
Released: 1977-01-01
Rating: 7.4
Cast: John Amos, Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen, Madge Sinclair

The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.

Genre: Drama

Duration: —

Actor: John AmosOlivia ColeBen VereenMadge Sinclair

Quality: HD

Director:

Release: 1977

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IMDb: 7.4

Keywords: africa, slavery, plantation, family history, miniseries