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S2 E10 Decoding Our Past

Documentary

TV-PG

52 minutes

Nov 24, 2014

Cutting-edge DNA analysis reveals that the family trees of Deval Patrick, Jessica Alba, Valerie Jarrett and Henry Louis Gates Jr. contain a far more diverse range of cultures and races than what was previously thought.Featuring: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Jessica Alba, Deval Patrick, Anderson Cooper

Season 2, 9 Episodes

Finding Your Roots - In Search of Our Fathers

In Search of Our Fathers,

Three guests who know almost nothing about their fathers' histories—featuring Stephen King, Courtney Vance, and Gloria Reuben.

Finding Your Roots - Born Champions

Born Champions,

Three of America's greatest athletes, whose determination and love of sports were deeply shaped by their families, were all cut off from their true origins. Featuring Billie Jean King, Derek Jeter, and Rebecca Lobo.

Finding Your Roots - Our American Storytellers

Our American Storytellers,

Three iconic American storytellers who have spent their lives chronicling the lives of others, all the while knowing almost nothing about their own family history, are featured -- Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper, and Anna Deavere Smith.

Finding Your Roots - The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot,

Three celebrity chefs who cook the food of their ancestors discover family members who have shaped their lives — and America's cuisine. Featuring Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai, and Aaron Sanchez.

Finding Your Roots - We Come From People

We Come From People,

Trace three guests' roots into the heart of slavery, revealing that there is no singular narrative and challenging preconceptions of an era that shaped our nation's sense of itself. Featuring Nas, Angela Bassett, and Valerie Jarrett.

Finding Your Roots - Our People, Our Traditions

Our People, Our Traditions,

Learn about the ancestors of three celebrated Americans who not only share a Jewish heritage, but also history of perseverance. Featuring Tony Kushner, Carole King, and Alan Dershowitz.

Finding Your Roots - The British Invasion

The British Invasion,

Sally Field learns that she descends from a colonial leader, Deepak Chopra learns of his family's pledge of loyalty to the British, and Sting's finds ancestors who built merchant ships.

Finding Your Roots - Ancient Roots

Trace the histories of these three guests whose backgrounds of involve Greece. Featuring Tina Fey, David Sedaris, and George Stephanopoulos.

Finding Your Roots - Decoding Our Past

Decoding Our Past,

Cutting-edge DNA analysis reveals that the family trees of Deval Patrick, Jessica Alba, Valerie Jarrett and Henry Louis Gates Jr. contain a far more diverse range of cultures and races than what was previously thought.

Details

Finding Your Roots

Documentary

TV-PG

2 Seasons

53 minutes

In sharing their stories, FINDING YOUR ROOTS uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets.

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