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Roots

Roots

Roots

1977 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 7.4 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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Part I

In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he d

EP 2

Part II

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

EP 3

Part III

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

EP 4

Part IV

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

EP 5

Part V

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

EP 6

Part VI

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

EP 7

Part VII

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

EP 8

Part VIII

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

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