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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Description

Educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. has hosted several PBS series that examine U.S. history. In "Finding Your Roots," the Harvard professor continues his quest to "get into the DNA of American culture." In each episode, celebrities view ancestral histories, sometimes learn of connections to famous/infamous people, discover secrets, and share the emotional experience with viewers. Analyzing genetic code, DNA diagnosticians trace bloodlines and occasionally debunk long-held beliefs.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Puritans and Pioneers

    Actors Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy trace their nonconformist ancestors back to the Puritan establishment. (60 minutes)

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  • Hidden in the Genes

    Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories. (60 minutes)

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  • In the Blood

    Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots. (60 minutes)

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  • Far From Home

    Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors. (60 minutes)

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  • Larger Than Life

    Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. (60 minutes)

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