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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.
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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.
Based on Alex Haley's novel, Roots dramatizes the history of his ancestor Kunta Kinte and his descendants from Africa to America. The series won 9 Primetime Emmys and features a star-studded cast, including LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, John Amos, and Louis Gossett Jr.
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Roots is a historical drama that follows the journey of one family from Africa to America and their struggle with slavery. The series features a star-studded cast and airs over four nights on HISTORY, A&E and Lifetime in 2016.
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IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. Roots. Top-rated. Sun, Jan 23, 1977. S1.E1. Part I. In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him.
Roots is a historical drama that follows the life of Kunta Kinte, an African slave, and his descendants in America. The miniseries, starring LeVar Burton, Ed Asner, and Maya Angelou, received critical acclaim and won several awards.
Roots is a TV mini series based on Alex Haley's family history of African-American life from slavery to freedom. It follows the story of Kunta Kinte and his descendants, who witness historical events such as wars and emancipation.
