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Roots (1977)

7.4 1 season 8 episodes Ended

Drama

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.

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Seasons & episodes

Part IJan 23, 1977 · 1h 37m

In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his n…

Part IIJan 24, 1977 · 1h 37m

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave…

Part IIIJan 25, 1977 · 49m

In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Kunta (now renamed Toby)…

Part IVJan 26, 1977 · 51m

After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the…

Part VJan 27, 1977 · 51m

The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

Part VIJan 28, 1977 · 1h 38m

Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.

Part VIIJan 29, 1977 · 51m

Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a state law that says his…

Part VIIIJan 30, 1977 · 1h 36m

The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers hi…

Cast

John AmosOlder Kunta Kinte

Olivia ColeMathilda Moore

Ben VereenChicken Joe Moore

Madge SinclairBelle Reynolds