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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's journey from Africa to America, and his descendants' struggle for freedom and dignity.
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- 1977-01-23
- Biography, Drama, History
- 74
John Amos and Louis Gossett Jr. look back on the groundbreaking miniseries Roots and its legacy for the 45th Anniversary.
- 7 min
- 57.8K
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
Roots is a historical drama that follows the journey of one family from Africa to America and their struggle for freedom and legacy. The miniseries features a star-studded cast and premiered on Memorial Day 2016 on HISTORY, A&E and Lifetime.
- Malachi Kirby
Roots Natural Kitchen offers natural, filling, and nutritious food for eat-in, out, delivery, or catering. Choose from GF, vegetarian, and vegan options for groups from 15 to 300+.
Roots is a 2016 adaptation of Alex Haley's novel, chronicling the life of an African man and his descendants in America. The series stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker and Laurence Fishburne, and is nominated for seven Primetime Emmys.