The 2016 version of "Roots" starred Kiyan Egan, Oyelowo's son, as young Kunta Kinte, a Gambian teenager who is captured and sold into slavery. The series follows Kunta's journey as he is transported to the United States and sold to a plantation owner in Maryland. The show explores the brutal realities of slavery, including the cruel treatment of enslaved people, the breaking of families, and the loss of cultural identity.
Roots follows Kunta Kinte, a young Mandinka warrior from The Gambia, who is captured and sold into slavery in 18th-century America. Through him, we trace multiple generations of his family — their suffering, resilience, and fight to keep their identity alive. watch roots 2016
Grab the tissues and clear your weekend. This is heavy, but it’s history that needs to be remembered. The 2016 version of "Roots" starred Kiyan Egan,
It is a story of survival, resistance, and the unbreakable will to preserve one's name and heritage. It’s heartbreaking, infuriating, and ultimately, inspiring. Roots follows Kunta Kinte, a young Mandinka warrior
So clear your schedule, get comfortable, and prepare to be changed. Kunta Kinte’s story belongs to all of us.