Roots

Overview
Celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alex Haley's lineage unfolds in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots, based on his 1976 bestseller, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Spanning from the mid-1700s in Gambia to the aftermath of the Civil War in the United States, the twelve-hour docu-drama explores the harrowing journey of Haley's ancestors. Its powerful storytelling and historical depth earned Roots nine Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award, solidifying its legacy as the most-watched miniseries in American television history.
Episodes
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Part I
In West Africa's Gambia, Kunta Kinte, the son of Omoro and Binta, excels during his initiation into manhood. However, his newfound status is short-liv...
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Part II
After a brutal uprising, the slave ship Lord Ligonier reaches its destination, and Kunta Kinte faces the humiliation of being sold at a slave auction ...
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Part III
In the year 1776, a country battles for its independence, yet not everyone is included in this quest for freedom. Haunted by his past as a Mandinka wa...
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Part IV
Following Genelva's secretive rendezvous with Junta, which successfully distracts attention away from her escape with him, Kunta develops a deep roman...
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Part V
Teenage Kizzy, knowledgeable about Mandinka history, finds herself falling for Noah, a young man eager to break free from his circumstances.
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Part VI
Chicken George is dispatched to England as a settlement for his owner's gambling losses.
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Part VII
Chicken George arrives back in North Carolina only to discover that his sons have tied the knot and begun their own families. While adjusting to this ...
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Part VIII
Although the Civil War has ended, former slaves face the threat of night riders. In a bid to protect his clients, Tom marks their horseshoes, which he...