Roots - Season 1 - Eps 2: Part 2
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.
About Roots
Title: Roots
First Air Date: 2016-05-30
Last Air Date: 2016-06-02
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.861/10 (from 165 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
Kunta Kinte
Matthew Goode
Dr. William Waller
James Purefoy
John Waller
Forest Whitaker
Fiddler
Emayatzy Corinealdi
Belle
Anika Noni Rose
Kizzy
Roman Armstrong
Kunta Kinte
Laurence Fishburne
Alex Haley
Anna Paquin
Nancy Holt
Mekhi Phifer
Jerusalem
