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Roots

1977★ 7.41 seasons

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.

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1Part 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 …97 min2Part IIDespite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. F…97 min3Part 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 o…49 min4Part IVAfter Genelva's nighttime dalliance with Junta deflects suspicion so she can flee with her lover, Kunta forms a romantic attachment to the worldly-wi…51 min5Part VThe teenage Kizzy, well-versed in Mandinka history, falls in love with young Noah, who's determined to escape.51 min6Part VIChicken George is sent to England as payment for his owner's gambling debt.98 min7Part 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 …51 min8Part 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…96 min

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