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ROOTS
In the final chapter of Roots, Chicken George returns from England after more than two decade. George and his son Tom play various parts in the Civil War, and ultimately, in reuniting their family after it.
“Night Three” centers around Chicken George, the child of Kizzy and plantation master Tom Lea. George uses the chicken fighting circuit and wins a shot at freedom.
In “Night Two”, Kunta falls in love, marries, and has a daughter, Kizzy, only for his family’s bond to be go through great tests on the Waller plantation.
History Channel’s 2016 reboot of Roots premieres this week. How does it compare to the original?
History’s Roots will premiere on Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 and will be simulcast on A&E and Lifetime. A historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy despite hardship.
A&E is remaking the 1977 ABC mini-series, and the cast looks strong.
Fishburne will portray author Alex Haley, who wrote the Roots novel, a role originated by James Earl Jones in the 1977 series. The new series will be a unique, contemporary drama that will integrate materiel from Haley’s work, all while incorporating new research regarding the time period.
The television event is set to air in 2016, and Levar Burton, who starred in the original, will be co-producing with Will Packer and Mark Wolper. Both series are based on Alex Halie’s 1976 novel.