Roots - S01E01: Part 1
In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Cast: Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun
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Roots S01E01 Synopsis
Stream Roots "Part 1" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 3.6/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2016-05-30, this episode is part of Season 1 of Roots. Directed by Phillip Noyce, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Forest Whitaker among the cast. With a runtime of 1h 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Drama and Action & Adventure series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
