Roots

Season 1 Episode 1: 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.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

8

Cast:

John Amos, Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen

Quality:

HD

Duration:

97 min

First Air:

1977

Rating:

7.4