The Next Generations by ALEX HALEY
A series of seven episodes continuing the extraordinary saga of one man's search for his roots. Episode 2 starring
1896: Tom Harvey remains the pillar of the black community in Henning. His daughter Elizabeth has stayed single and become a schoolteacher but the more head-strong Cynthia is determined to marry Will Palmer. Despite his influence, Tom can do nothing to prevent Will's friend Lee Garnet from being hunted down and burnt alive by a frenzied white mob.
Written for television by ERNEST KINOY Produced by STAN MARGULIES Directed by CHARLES s. DUBIN A DAVID WOLPER production