Roots(1977)
Drama
First Air Date: 1977-01-23
Average Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: 7.4
Votes: 241
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
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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africaslaveryplantationfamily historyminiserieshistorical dramacaptivitygenealogy
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Episodes: 8E01
Part I
Air Date: 1977-01-23
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But h...
E02
Part II
Air Date: 1977-01-24
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity ...
E03
Part III
Air Date: 1977-01-25
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Ku...
E04
Part IV
Air Date: 1977-01-26
After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a roman...
E05
Part V
Air Date: 1977-01-27
The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.
E06
Part VI
Air Date: 1977-01-28
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.
E07
Part VII
Air Date: 1977-01-29
Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a st...
E08
Part VIII
Air Date: 1977-01-30
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the ra...
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