TV Mini-Series (1977)

Based on the history of the Alex Haley family, the legend of African American life. Kunta Kinte was abducted from his African village, sold as a slave, and taken to the United States. He tried several times to escape until he was caught at the end and was maimed. He married the bell of his factory chef, Bell. And he had a daughter, Kizzy. And that person was finally sold. Kizzy has a son of a new owner who grew up to become Chicken George. He is a legendary big dog warrior who leads his family to liberty. Throughout the series, families observed key events in the American history such as revolution and civil war, slave riots and liberation. Written by Eric Sorensen

The point of culturally high slavery awareness may be the epic 1977 TV Mini Play "Route". It may not be a visceral way Tarantino or other people may prefer, but the roots are truly a nationwide event (and the first very successful TV mini play). Also, 1977 was a long time ago. For many today's young people, "Roots" is not a revolutionary historical show, but a popular hip-hop band. The title "slavery for 12 years" also caused an early release to the audience, making the feeling of only 12 years that the entire life of the hero would not be destroyed by slavery. Otherwise, McQueen will not make Northup's story a bit softer. Either way, Northrop's often disgraceful experience will be excessively condensed within 134 minutes of the movie. Yes, McQueen does not completely irritate it, but this story is as fierce as people think

But what made Dozier write this song? Almost all available information sources - web pages, blogs, reviews - are now convinced that it is caused by the 1977 TV Mini Series Roots. According to the best-selling Alex Harry's same name novel, this series depicts contemporary African Americans who traced his ancestors through slave trade and returned to the village of Gambia (Reconstruction is scheduled to be broadcasted next year ). But this song rang with the spirit of the roots era, pushed Dozier back to the spotlight and entered the dance floor. It was covered several times. The performances of Richie Havens who served as veteran of Woodstock in 1980 are more interesting, the rhythm is more compact and sharp. Melody matches the dry dusty sound of Haven. Finally, he added his own Woodstock Touch: "It's not black, it's not white, it's not red, it's not yellow." In the second year, the American band Odyssey gave it a disco translation, And this version is most widely known