Fair rating?Part I
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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#1In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 8 rated episodes
+1.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 3.3
1977First airedJanuary 23, 1977
Guest stars
LeVar Burtonas Kunta Kinte
Cicely Tysonas Binta
Ji-Tu Cumbukaas Wrestler
O. J. Simpsonas Kadi Touray
Maya Angelouas Nyo Boto
Moses Gunnas Kintango
Thalmus Rasulalaas Omoro
Hari Rhodesas Brima Cesay
William Watsonas Gardner
Ernest Lee Thomasas Kailuba
Ralph Waiteas Slater
Ren Woodsas Fanta
Ed Asneras Capt. Thomas DaviesTajh Abdul-Samadas Baby Kunta Kinte