Summaries

A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.

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. He's 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 emancipation.—Eric Sorensen <[email protected]>

In 1765 Kunta Kinte, a 15 year old boy, is captured by slavers near his village in Gambia. He is transported to America and sold at auction to a landowner in Virginia. Thus begins the generations-spanning tale of Kunta Kinte and his descendants.—grantss

Details

Keywords
  • father son relationship
  • slavery
  • escape attempt
  • tv mini series
  • one word series title
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
Release date Jan 22, 1977
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
Production companies Warner Bros. Television David L. Wolper Productions

Box office

Budget $6600000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 14m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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