Why I Hate Slave Movies Episode 6

Roots Episode 2

I watched Roots (1977) so you didn’t have to. Here’s my short and to-the-point review. (If you’re interested in watching me react to movies like this, subscribe to the paid tier of my Substack: $5.00 a month, $50.00 for the year.)

Rating: 10,000/10

Explain Rating:

Episode 2, chileeee… It broke my heart. Seeing and feeling the emotions attached to something we’ve only read about was devastating. How confusing and terrifying it must have been—and the thought of never seeing your family again is unimaginable.

It was fascinating to watch his fearlessness as he tried everything he could to get back home. That final scene with Fiddler hit me so hard—he had never known freedom his entire life. It’s a sobering reminder of how much we can take for granted.

I’ve been absolutely loving these episodes. Stay tuned for more!