Roots

★ 6.9•2016•1 Seasons•ANIME

DramaAction & Adventure

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Top Cast

Malachi Kirby

Kunta Kinte

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tom Lea

Forest Whitaker

Fiddler

Laurence Fishburne

Alex Haley

Babs Olusanmokun

Omoro Kinte

Episodes

Season:

1. Part 1

90m

In 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. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.

Aired: 5/30/2016

2. Part 2

90m

Redcoats 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 never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.