Roots (US)
Roots is a classic saga of African-American life, based on Alex Haley's family history. Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African village, sold into slavery, and taken to America. He makes several escape attempts until he is finally caught and maimed. He marries Bell, his plantation's cook, and they have a daughter, Kizzy, who is eventually sold away from them. Kizzy has a son by her new master, and the boy grows up to become Chicken George, a legendary cock fighter who leads his family into freedom. Throughout the series, the family observes notable events in U.S. history, such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings, and emancipation.
Genre: Drama, Mini-Series
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Episode 6
VI
aired: Fri, Jan 28, 1977
1824: Kizzy has a son named Chicken George and his father is plantation owner Tom Moore. Chicken George grows up to be a fighting rooster trainer and is sent to England.
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Episode 5
Part V
aired: Thu, Jan 27, 1977
1806: Kunte's daughter Kizzy is grown and is immediately raped by new owner Tom Moore after she is sold.
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Episode 4
Part IV
aired: Wed, Jan 26, 1977
1778: Now working with the plantation master as his wagon driver, Kunte marries Bell (who nursed him after he lost his foot) and fathers Kizzy.
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Episode 3
Part III
aired: Tue, Jan 25, 1977
America 1776: A now older Kunte Kinte's final attempt to escape causes his owners to amputate his right foot.
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Episode 2
Part II
aired: Mon, Jan 24, 1977
After a failed attempt at revolting, Kunte Kinte lands in America where he is sold into slavery. There he befriends fellow slave Fiddler.
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Episode 1
Part I
aired: Sun, Jan 23, 1977
Gambia, West Africa 1767: A young 17 year old named Kunte Kinte is taken by slave traders and transported to America, facing an uncertain future.
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