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Finding Your Roots
War Stories
Season 6
Episode 13
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader, and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors’ military service left an indelible mark both on their families and on their country.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces musicians Flea and Lizzo to their inspiring ancestors.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. heads west to map the family trees of Sara Haines and Tracy Letts.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of basketball stars Brittney Griner and Chris Paul.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Lizzy Caplan and comedian Hasan Minhaj.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the Caribbean heritage of Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of rapper Wiz Khalifa and actor Sanaa Lathan.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers America Ferrera & Darren Criss’ immigrant ancestors.
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Family mysteries are solved for actor Laurence Fishburne & scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Sheryl Lee Ralph & historian Lonnie Bunch.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of actors Debra Messing & Melanie Lynskey.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.