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Roots (US) :: Part I (01x01)

Episode Information

Title:

Part I

Episode #:

01x01

Original Airdate:

Sunday January 23rd, 1977

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Episode Crew
Director:	David Greene (5)
Writer:	William Blinn Ernest Kinoy

Episode Summary

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Gambia, West Africa 1767: A young 17 year old named Kunte Kinte is taken by slave traders and transported to America, facing an uncertain future.

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Guest Stars

Guest Stars
•Ji Tu Cumbuka	played	Wrestler	Recurring (first appearance)
•Ren Woods	played	Fanta	Recurring (first appearance)
•Hari Rhodes	played	Brima Cesay
•Maya Angelou	played	Nyo
•Moses Gunn	played	Kintango
•O. J. Simpson	played	Kadi Touray
•Thalmus Rasulala	played	Omoro
•William Watson (2)	played	Gardner