Roots
Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2
In 1775, Kunta meets English Redcoats encouraging slaves to run away and join the English army. The slaves are promised freedom if they fight for King George.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - Part 1
In 1750 in West Africa, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, have their first child, named Kunta. Kunta is trained in Mandinka customs who dreams of traveling to the university.
S01:E02 - Part 2
In 1775, Kunta meets English Redcoats encouraging slaves to run away and join the English army. The slaves are promised freedom if they fight for King George.
S01:E03 - Part 3
As George grows to manhood, he exhibits traits of both parents. Like Tom Lea, he loves cockfighting and carousing, and earns the nickname "Chicken George."
S01:E04 - Part 4
After more than 20 years in England, Chicken George is given his freedom and he returns to the Lea farm. In his absence, his family was sold off to North Carolina.
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