Jan 23, 1977
In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen 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.
Jan 24, 1977
Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage in 1767, and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, but Kunta's plans to escape and be with Fanta eventually put their friendship to the test.The events of Roots: The Gift (1988) are set between this and the next episode.
Jan 25, 1977
In 1776, John Reynolds sells the now adult Kunta Kinte to his brother William. Kunta tries to escape again, this time with dire consequences. He also meets his match in Belle Reynolds, the slave who cooks for William's family.
Roots Season 1 (1977) is released on Jan 23, 1977. Watch Roots online - the English Biography TV series from United States. Roots is directed by Marvin J. Chomsky,John Erman,David Greene,Gilbert Moses and created by William Blinn with Robert Reed and John Amos. Roots is available online on HBO Max Amazon Channel and Apple TV.
