7.9

Roots•Season 1•Episode 2

Part 2

7.9/10 · 465 votesMay 31, 201690 min

Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Redcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.

Directed byMario Van Peebles

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes4

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Cast5

Malachi Kirby

Kunta Kinte

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tom Lea

Forest Whitaker

Fiddler

Laurence Fishburne

Alex Haley

Babs Olusanmokun

Omoro Kinte

Crew5

Mario Van Peebles

Director

Alison McDonald

Teleplay

Alex Haley

Novel

Peter Menzies Jr.

Director of Photography

James Wilcox

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Part 2" is episode 2 of Roots season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 465 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mario Van Peebles, it aired on May 31, 2016.

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