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  • Roots Part II (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 97 min | Biography, Drama, History

Roots

Part II (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-14
TV Episode | 97 min | Biography, Drama, History

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage in 1767, and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, but ...See moreDespite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage in 1767, and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of Kunta's training, becomes his only friend, but Kunta's plans to escape and be with Fanta eventually put their friendship to the test.The events of Roots: The Gift are set between this and the next episode. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
William Blinn (teleplay) | Alex Haley (book) | Ernest Kinoy (teleplay)
Producer
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Cinematographer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 24, 1977

Release date
Jan 24, 1977 (United States)

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Lorne Greene
John Reynolds John Reynolds   See fewer
Robert Reed
Dr. William Reynolds Dr. William Reynolds   See fewer
Ralph Waite
Slater Slater   See fewer
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Wrestler Wrestler   See fewer
Lynda Day George
Mrs. Reynolds Mrs. Reynolds   See fewer
Paul Shenar
John Carrington John Carrington   See fewer
Renn Woods
Fanta (as Ren Woods) Fanta (as Ren Woods)   See fewer
LeVar Burton
Kunta Kinte / Toby Kunta Kinte / Toby   See fewer
Tina Andrews
Aurelia Aurelia   See fewer
Big Joe Turner
The Singer (as Joe Turner) The Singer (as Joe Turner)   See fewer
Fred Covington
Auctioneer Auctioneer   See fewer
Maurice Hunt
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
Brooks Clift
McAlmon McAlmon   See fewer
Joe Dorsey
Calvert Calvert   See fewer
Bill Gribble
Seaman Grimes Seaman Grimes   See fewer
Stan Haze
Field Singer Field Singer   See fewer
Rachel Longaker
Caroline Caroline   See fewer
Betty Cole
Sassy Woman Sassy Woman   See fewer
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