TV series

Roots

Name: Roots
Released: 2016
Cast: Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun

2016· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 6.9Ended

On History — From A+E Studios · Will Packer Productions

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Synopsis

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

Themes

based on novel or book slavery plantation remake miniseries 18th century historical drama kunta kinte

Episodes

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E1 Part 1Next upMay 30, 2016 · 90 min · ★ 3.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Simona Brown (Jinna), LeVar Burton (Ephraim), Colby Arps (Blaine), Jared Bankens (Slave Dealer), Tony Caprari (Slave Buyer #1), Matthew Goode (William Waller), James Purefoy (John Waller), Roman L. Armstrong (Kunta Kinte)
E2 Part 2May 31, 2016 · 90 min · ★ 2.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Emyri Crutchfield (Teen Miss Kizzy), Matthew Goode (William Waller), James Purefoy (John Waller), Emayatzy Corinealdi (Belle), Roman L. Armstrong (Kunta Kinte), Genevieve Hannelius (Missy), Saniyya Sidney (Kizzy, age 6), Chris Obi (Kintango)
E3 Part 3Jun 1, 2016 · 90 min · ★ 2.2
Synopsis
George becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children. Tom Lea loses a wager with an Englishman and sells George to save his farm.
Guest stars: Brett Lapeyrouse (White Man #3), Anika Noni Rose (Kizzy), Shannon Lucio (Patricia Lea), Erica Tazel (Matilda), Maile Zox (Prostitute), Holly Bonney (Prostitute (uncredited)), Jaylin Ogle (Little Chicken George), David Shiflett (Chicken Fight Gambler)
E4 Part 4Jun 2, 2016 · 90 min · ★ 2.6
Synopsis
Chicken 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 returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.
Guest stars: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Winslow), Renell Gibbs (Black Soldier), Emayatzy Corinealdi (Belle), Anika Noni Rose (Kizzy), Anna Paquin (Nancy Holt), Mekhi Phifer (Jerusalem), T.I. (Cyrus), Carlacia Grant (Irene)