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Roots

  • 1977-1977
  • 1 season
  • ABC
  • Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
  • TV-14

A 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. He's 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.

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Episode 1

Part I

Sun, Jan 23, 1977 97 mins

In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen 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.

  • 1978 - Golden Globe - Best Television Series - Drama - Winner
  • 1978 - Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama - Nominated
  • 1978 - Eddie - Best Edited Television Special - Nominated
  • 1978 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night - Winner

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