Roots
tv show
4 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired May 30, 2016
Genres:
Overview
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
Part 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 2h 30m
Air Date
May 31, 2016
Overview
Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.
Crew
Guest Stars
Emyri Crutchfield
as
Teen Miss Kizzy
Matthew Goode
as
William Waller
James Purefoy
as
John Waller
Emayatzy Corinealdi
as
Belle
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Roman L. Armstrong
as
Kunta Kinte
Genevieve Hannelius
as
Missy
Saniyya Sidney
as
Kizzy, age 6
Chris Obi
as
Kintango
Tony Curran
as
Connelly
Katie McGuinness
as
Elizabeth Waller
Shannon Lucio
as
Patricia Lea
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Lola Fyke
as
Abigail, age 7