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Jan 23, 1977 Season 1 Episode 1 97 min PG

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Roots Season 1

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Season 1 Episode 1 — Aired on Jan 23, 1977 • runs about 97 minutes.

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Synopsis

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.