Roots
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" chronicles the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America.
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- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Drama, Documentary, Action & Adventure
- TV-MA
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots" chronicles the history of an African man and his descendants sold into slavery in America.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Part 1
Mon, May 30, 2016 99 mins
In the river region of the Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, have a son named Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After he arrives in Annapolis, Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
Episode 2
Part 2
Tue, May 31, 2016 96 mins
Redcoats 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 that he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother William.
Episode 3
Part 3
Wed, Jun 1, 2016 104 mins
George 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.
Episode 4
Part 4
Thu, Jun 2, 2016 88 mins
Chicken George spends 20 years in England, before being set free and returning to America. He finds out his mother, Kizzy has passed, and his wife and children were sold off. He finds four of his kids and his wife,Matilda aka Mourning Dove, on Ben Murray's farm in North Carolina. Chicken George and his youngest son, Tom Murray don't hit it off as they get to know one another again. Chicken George and Tom join the fighting in the Civil War in the hopes of FREEDOM~ the dream of every slave.
