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"Remembering Roots" 18mins
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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 emancipation.