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TV Release: 1977-01-23 Torrent Release: 19-05-2010 by user
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TV Show Genre:
Biography, Drama, History, War
Runtime:
588 min.
Parental Rating:
[14+]TV-14 - Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in montiroing this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
Awards:
Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 16 wins & 35 nominations.
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Episode: Part I (1x1)
Episode Plot:
1750. Kunta Kinte, born in Juffure, Gambia, West Africa is kidnapped upon his return from his ritual manhood training by invading foreigners and transferred to a ship bound for America.
Episode Release:
1977-01-23
Episode Genre:
Biography, Drama, History, War
Runtime:
97 min.
Staff:
Actors: Edward Asner, O.J. Simpson, Ralph Waite, Maya Angelou Writers: William Blinn (adaptation), William Blinn (written for television by), Alex Haley (book), Ernest Kinoy Directors: David Greene
Other episode info:
Awards: N/A. Originally recorded in N/A.
DESCRIPTION
A saga of African-American life, based on Alex Haley's family history. Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African village, sold into slavery, and taken to America. He makes several escape attempts until he is finally caught and maimed. He marries Bell, his plantation's cook, and they have a daughter, Kizzy, who is eventually sold away from them. Kizzy has a son by her new master, and the boy grows up to become Chicken George. He's a legendary cock fighter who leads his family into freedom. Throughout the series, the family observes notable events in U.S. history, such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings, and emancipation.
