In 1750, in Gambia, West Africa, Kunta Kinte, son of Omoro and Binta, distinguishes himself among his tribesmen in manhood training rituals. But he does not enjoy his new status long: slave traders sweeping the countryside seize him. Chained with other captives, Kunta begins an agonized odyssey to the New World.
Stars: Edward Asner, O.J. Simpson, Ralph Waite
Director(s): David Greene
Writer(s): William Blinn, Alex Haley, Ernest Kinoy