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2-time Emmy-nominated ancestral journey
10 episodes
1. In Search of Our Fathers

1. In Search of Our Fathers
From PBS - Join Gates to uncover the paternal ancestry of Stephen King, Gloria Reuben and Courtney Vance.
53min
Sep 22, 2014
2. Born Champions

2. Born Champions
From PBS - Examine the ancestral origins of athletes Derek Jeter, Billie Jean King and Rebecca Lobo.
53min
Sep 29, 2014
3. Our American Storytellers

3. Our American Storytellers
From PBS - Learn how the lives of forebears of Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper and Anna Deavere Smith intersected.
53min
Oct 6, 2014
4. The Melting Pot

4. The Melting Pot
From PBS - Meet three chefs, Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai and Aaron Sanchez, who cook the food of their ancestors.
53min
Oct 20, 2014
5. We Come From People

5. We Come From People
From PBS - Trace the roots of Nas, Angela Bassett and Valerie Jarrett into the heart of slavery.
53min
Oct 27, 2014
6. Our People, Our Traditions

6. Our People, Our Traditions
From PBS - Three celebrated Americans who share not only a Jewish heritage but also a history of perseverance in the face of withering opposition.
53min
Nov 3, 2014
7. The British Invasion

7. The British Invasion
From PBS - Three guests whose ancestry demonstrates the extraordinary influence of the British Empire during the 18th and early 19th century.
52min
Nov 10, 2014
8. Ancient Roots

8. Ancient Roots
From PBS - Ancient Roots traces the family history of three quintessential voices in American life.
52min
Nov 17, 2014
9. Decoding Our Past

9. Decoding Our Past
From PBS - Deval Patrick is the first African American Governor of Massachusetts, and Jessica Alba is an actress who proudly embraces her Mexican American heritage. But cutting edge DNA analysis reveals that their family trees in fact contain a far more diverse range of cultures and races.
52min
Nov 24, 2014
10. Roots of Freedom

10. Roots of Freedom
Three guests whose families have been engaged in the battle for freedom and civil rights but who had no idea those principles were passed down through generations of ancestors. Featuring Ben Affleck, Benjamin Jealous, and Khandi Alexander.
53min
Oct 13, 2014















