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Roots
The Saga of an American Family.

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Drama

Seasons | 1

Episodes | 8

avg.Runtime | 90 min

First EP | 1977-01-23

Last EP | 1977-01-30

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Rating : 7.4

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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.

Created by

Alex Haley

Produced by

David L. Wolper Productions

Warner Bros. Television

Season List

Specials

EP : 8

Season 1

EP : 8

1977-01-23

season 1 || Season 1

Relesed on | 1977-01-23

Part I

1977-01-23

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.

Part II

1977-01-24

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.

Part III

1977-01-25

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) escapes once more.

Part IV

1977-01-26

After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.

Part V

1977-01-27

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

Part VI

1977-01-28

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

Part VII

1977-01-29

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 status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.

Part VIII

1977-01-30

The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.

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