Roots - Season 1 - Eps 2: Part 2

2016-05-3190 min⭐ 6.895/10

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.

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About Roots

Roots

Title: Roots

First Air Date: 2016-05-30

Last Air Date: 2016-06-02

Status: Ended

Rating: 6.895/10 (from 171 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 4

Network: History

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Production Companies: A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, Wolper Organization

Synopsis

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Cast

Malachi Kirby

Malachi Kirby

Kunta Kinte

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tom Lea

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Fiddler

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Alex Haley

Babs Olusanmokun

Babs Olusanmokun

Omoro Kinte

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