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Roots· Season 1 · Episode 1

Part I

S01E01·4.4·January 23, 1977·1h 37m·ABC

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.

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1977First airedJanuary 23, 1977

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