Roots (1977)

S1E1 Part I

In West Africa's Gambia, Kunta Kinte, the son of Omoro and Binta, excels during his initiation into manhood. However, his newfound status is short-lived when slave traders invade the area and capture him. Bound in chains alongside other prisoners, Kunta embarks on a harrowing journey to the New World, filled with suffering and uncertainty.