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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Episodes

Season 1

1Part 1May 30, 2016 · 90m · ★ 3.6In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
2Part 2May 31, 2016 · 90m · ★ 2.2Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.
3Part 3Jun 1, 2016 · 90m · ★ 2.2George becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children. Tom Lea loses a wager with an Englishman and sells George to save his farm.
4Part 4Jun 2, 2016 · 90m · ★ 2.6Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.

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An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure
Status: Ended
First aired: May 30, 2016
Last aired: June 2, 2016
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Language: English
Countries: United States of America, Brazil, Estonia
Networks: History
Production: A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, Wolper Organization