Roots: Season 1, Episode 1

Episode #1.1 (1977)

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Ji-Tu Cumbuka ...
Wrestler
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Thalmus Rasulala ...
Hari Rhodes ...
Brima Cesay (as Harry Rhodes)
William Watson ...
Gardner
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Fanta (as Ren Woods)
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Kunta Kinte / Toby
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Yaisa
Rebecca Bess ...
Girl on Ship
Henry Butts ...
Sitafa
Kermit Echols ...
Vilars
Ronnie Leggett ...
Kalila
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