Roots S1E1: Part I
- Aired: 1977-01-23
- Time: 20:00:00
- Runtime: 120 minutes
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Overview
In Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.