Roots 2016
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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S1·E1 Part 1In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders.…
S1·E2 Part 2Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he…
S1·E3 Part 3George becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children.…
S1·E4 Part 4Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom…Cast
R
Roman L. Armstrong
Kunta Kinte
C
Colby Arps
Blaine
L
Lola Fyke
Abigail, age 7
K
Kiera Strauss
Missy,age 6
M
Maile Zox
Prostitute
J
Jaylin Ogle
Little Chicken George
Crew
- Producers
- Ann Kindberg, Alissa M. Kantrow
- Executive Producers
- Will Packer, Marc Toberoff, Mark Wolper, Lawrence Konner, Barry Jossen, Mark Rosenthal
- Composer
- Alex Heffes
- Costume Design
- Ruth E. Carter
Details
- First air date
- May 30, 2016
- Last air date
- Jun 2, 2016
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Network
- History
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, The Wolper Organization
- Country
- United States of America, Brazil, Estonia
- Language
- English
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