Roots

In 1767, British slave traders purchase Kunta Kinte, a kidnapped African, and take him to Maryland.

Redcoats encourage slaves to join the English army; Kunta runs but slave catchers apprehend him.

George marries and fathers many children; Tom Lea loses a wager and sells George to save his farm.

Chicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years; George joins the Memphis Colored Battery.