LeVar Burton
Kunta Kinte / Toby
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- 1. S1 E1 Jan 23, 1977
- Kunta Kinte is kidnapped on the way back from his ritual manhood training.
- 2. Part II Jan 24, 1977
- Kunta is put up for auction; he goes to the Reynolds plantation, where he is befriended.
- 3. Part III Jan 25, 1977
- In 1776, still driven by his memories as a Mandinka warrior, Kunta, now renamed Toby, escapes.
Roots is a 1977 American television miniseries based on Alex Haley 's 1976 novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family, set during and after the era of slavery in the United States. The series first aired on ABC in January 1977 over eight consecutive nights.
Roots is a 1977 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, based on his family's slave ancestry. It follows Kunta Kinte and his descendants from Africa to America, and depicts their struggles and achievements across generations.
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- 1977-01-23
- Biography, Drama, History
- 74
Roots is a 2016 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, following the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America. The series stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne and others, and is nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys.
- (8.5K)
- 2016-05-30
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Roots is a historical drama that follows the journey of one family from Africa to America and their struggle for freedom and legacy. Watch the full episodes, cast interviews and behind-the-scenes of this eight-hour event series on HISTORY.
- Malachi Kirby
Jun 16, 2022 · John Amos and Louis Gossett Jr. look back on the groundbreaking miniseries Roots and its legacy for the 45th Anniversary.
- 7 min
- 55.9K
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
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