Episode 1 | Roots
Drama series remake about an African slave sold in America and of his descendants. Kunta Kinte is kidnapped, sold to English slave traders and brought to Maryland in the US.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'34'09''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- History | The Slave Trade
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Roots
- Episode: 1
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