Roots
Roots

Roots (2016)

2016 • 1 season • Drama, Action & Adventure • TV-MA
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Episode 2 — Part 2

Season 1 • Roots
Released: 2016-05-31 • Drama/Action & Adventure
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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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Episode air date31.05.2016
Episode runtime90 min
Episode rating2.50
GenresDrama / Action & Adventure
TMDB series rating6.9
IMDb series rating7.9
Series statusEnded
Age rating17+
CountryUS

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Additional videos

Roots (2016) Mini-Series Full Trailer [HD]
Roots (2016) Mini-Series Full Trailer [HD]
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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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