Roots

Part I

Directed by David Greene
Not Rated
S1 • E1    Jan 22, 1977    1h 37m
8.3
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.

Where to Watch Part I

Cast of Part I

  • John AmosOlder Kunta Kinte
  • Madge SinclairBell Reynolds
  • LeVar BurtonKunta Kinte
  • Olivia ColeMathilda
  • Ben VereenChicken George Moore
  • Robert ReedDr. William Reynolds
  • Cicely TysonBinta
  • Ji-Tu CumbukaWrestler
  • Ed AsnerThomas Davies
  • O. J. SimpsonKadi Touray
  • Maya AngelouNyo Boto
  • Moses GunnKintango
  • Thalmus RasulalaOmoro
  • Hari RhodesBrima Cesay
  • William WatsonGardner
  • Ernest Lee ThomasKailuba
  • Ralph WaiteSlater
  • Ren WoodsFanta
  • David GreeneDirector
  • Ernest KinoyWriter
  • Stan MarguliesProducer

 

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