Roots

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   E1. Part I

   Jan 23, 1977 · 97m

   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.

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   E2. Part II

   Jan 24, 1977 · 97m

   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.

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   E3. Part III

   Jan 25, 1977 · 91m

   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.

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   E4. Part IV

   Jan 26, 1977 · 51m

   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.

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   E5. Part V

   Jan 27, 1977 · 51m

   The teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.

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   E6. Part VI

   Jan 28, 1977 · 51m

   Chicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.

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