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Roots

Name: Roots
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977
Rating: 7.4

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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.

By Alex Haley

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Part IIn 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: slave97m
Part IIDespite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the97m
Part IIIIn 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.91m
Part IVAfter 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, wh51m
Part VThe teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.51m
Part VIChicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.51m
Part VIIChicken 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 51m
Part VIIIThe 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 G96m