In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him....
Aired: Jan 23, 1977 In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, disting...
Aired: Jan 24, 1977 Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyag...
Aired: Jan 25, 1977 In 1776, John Reynolds sells the now adult Kunta Kinte to his brother William...
Aired: Jan 26, 1977 By 1780, Kunta accepts his fate, settles down with Bell and they have a daugh...
Aired: Jan 27, 1977 In 1806, Kunta's teenage daughter Kizzy falls in love with a slave called Noa...
Aired: Jan 28, 1977 In 1824, Kizzy is allowed to visit the plantation of her previous owner, Dr. ...
Aired: Jan 29, 1977 In 1861, "Chicken George" returns home hoping to free his enslaved family.
Aired: Jan 30, 1977 The war is over, the Confederacy having surrendered, freeing the slaves. Mr. ...
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