Roots (1977)

A saga of African-American life, based on Alex Haley's family history.
Kunta Kinte is abducted from his African village, sold into slavery, and
taken to America. He makes several escape attempts until he is finally
caught and maimed. He marries Bell, his plantation's cook, and they
have a daughter, Kizzy, who is eventually sold away from them. Kizzy
has a son by her new master, and the boy grows up to become Chicken
George, a legendary cock fighter who leads his family into freedom.
Throughout the series, the family observes notable events in U.S. history,
such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings, and imancipation.
Written by Eric Sorensen
{Eric_Sorensen@fc.mcps.k12.md.us}








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