TV seriesDrama
Roots Season 1
1977 1 seasons 8 episodes 90 min TMDB 7.4
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.
Air timeline
1977Complete1 seasons · 8 episodes
Seasons
Miniseries19778 episodesTMDB 4.4
- 1Part I1977-01-23 · 97 min
S01E01 · Miniseries
Part I
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself 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.
- 2Part II1977-01-24 · 97 min
S01E02 · Miniseries
Part II
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, a friendship that's tested when Kunta plans his escape.
- 3Part III1977-01-25 · 49 min
S01E03 · Miniseries
Part III
In 1776, a nation fights for freedom - but not for all. Still driven by his memories as a Mandinka "fighting man," Kunta (now renamed Toby) escapes once more.
- 4Part IV1977-01-26 · 51 min
S01E04 · Miniseries
Part IV
After Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wise Bell, whom he marries.
- 5Part V1977-01-27 · 51 min
S01E05 · Miniseries
Part V
The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.
- 6Part VI1977-01-28 · 98 min
S01E06 · Miniseries
Part VI
Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.
- 7Part VII1977-01-29 · 51 min
S01E07 · Miniseries
Part VII
Chicken George returns to North Carolina to find his sons have married and started families - and to learn about a state law that says his status as a free man is forfeited if he stays more than 60 days. Meanwhile, the nation erupts in Civil War.
- 8Part VIII1977-01-30 · 96 min
S01E08 · Miniseries
Part VIII
The Civil War is over but night riders terrorize ex-slaves. By marking his clients' horseshoes, Tom identifies the raiders but endangers his own life. Chicken George, who fought for the Union, rejoins his family. He leads them to a new home in Tennessee.
Cast
Olivia ColeMathilda Moore
Ben VereenChicken Joe Moore
John AmosKunta Kinte
Madge SinclairBell Reynolds
Robert ReidDr. William Reynolds
Louis Gossett Jr.Fiddler
Lynda Day GeorgeMrs. Reynolds
LeVar BurtonKunta Kinte
Ji-Tu CumbukaWrestler
Chuck ConnorsTom Moore
Leslie UggamsKizzy Reynolds Moore
Lorne GreeneJohn Reynolds
Ralph WaiteSlater
Ren WoodsFanta
Sandy DuncanMissy Anne Reynolds
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsNoah
Tanya BoydGenelva
Thayer DavidHarlan
Edward AsnerCapt. Thomas Davies
Vic MorrowAmesSimilar series
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