Aired: May 30, 2016A young boy named Kunta Kinte is born in the Gambia River region of West Afri...


Tension erupts among enslaved Africans when a British offer of freedom is made, prompting Kunta Kinte to take a bold step to seize the opportunity. However, his escape attempt ends in capture and brutal punishment, resulting in the amputation of his foot to deter future attempts. He is then sold ...
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