A series in 13 parts by Alex Haley
Continuing the extraordinary saga of one man's search for his roots.
Starring Irene Cara as Bertha George Palmer, Bernie Casey as Haywood, Ruby Dee as Queen Haley, Pam Grier as Francey, Rosey Grier as Big Slew Johnson, Dorian Harewood as Simon Haley, Paul Koslo as Earl Crowther, Gerald S. O'Loughlin as Captain Bowker, Percy Rodrigues as Boyd Moffatt, John Rubenstein as Ten Eyck, Stan Shaw as Will Palmer, Marc Singer as Andy Warner

1917. In San Antonio, Texas, 13 black soldiers are hanged after a race riot in which 20 people died. Simon Haley has enlisted in the army after completing his college education and soon has to face up to the problems of racial tensions at home and on the battlefield.

A David L. Wolper production
(Repeat)