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Roots, Episode 9: Chicken George, Part 2

Continues the story of Chicken George, whom, along with his wife Tildy and sons, aristocratic Squire James attempts to buy, promising them their freedom after five years of service. Shows George sent to England as trainer, in lieu of payment of Tom Moore's cockfight wagers. Views Moore selling Tildy and the children soon after George's departure, despite his promise to keep the family together.

More in Roots Series

  1. Roots, Episode 10: The War 1977
  2. Roots, Episode 11: Freedom, Part 1 1977
  3. Roots, Episode 12: Freedom, Part 2 1977
  4. Roots, Episode 1: The African, Part 1 1977
  5. Roots, Episode 2: The African, Part 2 1977
  6. Roots, Episode 3: The Slave, Part 1 1977
  7. Roots, Episode 4: The Slave, Part 2 1977
  8. Roots, Episode 5: The Escape 1977
  9. Roots, Episode 6: The Choice 1977
  10. Roots, Episode 7: Uprooted 1977
  11. Roots, Episode 8: Chicken George, Part 1 1977
  12. Roots, Episode 9: Chicken George, Part 2 1977

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record

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