Roots, Episode 8: Chicken George, Part 1

Duration: :48

Year Published: 1977

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Pictures Kizzy in 1824 as a proud woman in her 30s and George, her son, a promising game cocker and special favorite of Tom Moore. Details Kizzy's falling in love with a driver from another plantation and her desire not to marry away from George, whom Moore refuses to sell. Portrays George's elation at becoming principal cock trainer, looking forward to buying his freedom and that of Tildy, the girl he intends to marry.

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