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In what groundbreaking miniseries did LeVar Burton portray Kunta Kinte?

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Roots is a groundbreaking miniseries in which LeVar Burton portrays Kunta Kinte. The series, which aired in 1977, tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an African man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in America. The series was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to raise awareness of the horrors of slavery.
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