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ROOTS (1977)

Episode 5

A David L. Wolper Production, Warner Bros. Television, A Warner Communications Company

Miniseries

Synopsis

In 1806, Kizzy helps a young slave to run away. As punishment she must be sold, and she is rejected even by her one white friend. The horror of separation from her family is magnified a thousandfold when she is immediately raped by her new owner.

NETWORK ABC
RATINGS 45.3
SHARES 70

Main Credits

Writer James Lee
Executive Producer David L. Wolper
Producer Stan Margulies
Director Marvin Chomsky
Cinematographer Joseph M. Wilcots
Editor James T. Heckert
Composer Gerald Fried

Full Credit List

Writer James Lee
Executive Producer David L. Wolper
Producer Stan Margulies
Associate Producer Malcolm Alper
Associate Producer Donald A. Ramsey
In Charge of Production Conrad Holzgang
Director Marvin Chomsky
Cast John Amos
Cast Chuck Connors
Cast Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
Cast Robert Reed
Cast Robert Reed
Cast John Shuck
Actress Sandy Duncan
Actress Elma Jackson
Actress Brion James
Actress Roxie Roker
Actress Madge Sinclair
Actress Leslie Uggams
Casting Lynn Stalmaster
Script Supervisor Vivian Jones
Art Director Joseph R. Jennings
Set Decorator Solomon Brewer
Cinematographer Joseph M. Wilcots
Gaffer Lee Heckler
Sound Recording Charles Wilborn
Wardrobe Eaves Costume Co., Inc.
Assistant Costume Supervisor Jack Martell
Costumes Jack Martell
Makeup Paul Stanhope
Hair Stylist Lola "Skip" McNalley
Editor James T. Heckert
Assistant Editor Darrell Upshaw
Post Production Supervisor George Taylor
Music Editor Neiman-Tillar Associates
Sound Effects Editor Lorane Mitchell
Negative Cutter Mary Nelson
Composer Gerald Fried
Title Design by Pacific Titles
Opitcal Effects Pacific Titles

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