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A historical portrait of American slavery, recounting the journey of one family.

A historical portrait of American slavery, recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive, endure and ultimately carry on their legacy despite enormous hardship.

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Roots: Series 1

Regé-Jean Page

Anika Noni Rose

Laurence Fishburne

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Chad L Coleman

Erica Tazel

Michael James Shaw

Brett Rice

Shannon Lucio

Malachi Kirby

Adam Fergus

Carol Sutton

Brett Baker

Mark Rolston

Thomas Carter

Packer Will

Marc Toberoff

Korin Huggins

Mark Wolper

Alissa M Kantrow

Karen Mayeda Vranek

Ann Kindberg

Roots: Series 1: Episode 3

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George, son of Kizzy and slave owner Tom Lea, grows up to become involved in cockfighting.

US mini series. George grows up to become involved in cockfighting. His flamboyancy and impressive bird-training skills earn him the nickname of Chicken George.

Young George - son of Kizzy and slave owner Tom Lea - grows up to become involved in cockfighting. His flamboyancy and impressive bird-training skills earn him the nickname of Chicken George and he wins many fights for Tom Lea, as he starts to dream of becoming a free man one day.

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