Roots Season 1 Episode 1 1977
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Roots Synopsis: 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.
- Released: 1977-01-23
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: John Amos, Madge Sinclair, LeVar Burton, Olivia Cole, Ben Vereen
- Director: John Erman, Marvin J. Chomsky, Gilbert Moses, David Greene, Alex Haley
- Source: CWR CRB
