Finding Your Roots
Presented and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., this series journeys deep into the ancestry of a group of remarkable individuals and provides new understanding of personal identity and American history.
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S6 E10: A Family of ConvictsSoledad O’Brien discovers the "bad leg of the family."Soledad O’Brien discovers the "bad leg of the family." -
S6 E10: First Ancestor in the U.S.Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in ...Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia. -
S6 E10: A Grandmother's MemoirLisa Ling reads an emotional excerpt from her grandmother's memoir.Lisa Ling reads an emotional excerpt from her grandmother's memoir. -
S6 E7: Freeing Slaves in 1804Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestors freed their slaves in 1804.Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestors freed their slaves in 1804. -
S6 E7: Revolutionary WarDr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the ...Dr. Francis Collins learns his ancestor was a Patriot that served in the Continental Army in the American Revolution. -
S6 E7: Take My Breath AwayDr. Shirley Ann Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names and ...Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson views the 1836 estate records listing the names and "worth" of her enslaved ancestors. -
S6 E7: Varmus GrandparentsDr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving ...Dr. Harold E. Varmus expresses his gratitude to his grandparents for leaving Europe. -
S6 E6: A Bad LotA London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A ...A London newspaper runs a story about Amy Ryan's ancestor under the headline "A Bad Lot." -
S6 E6: Justina Machado Discovers Grandfather’s Hidden PastJustina Machado learned her grandfather was sent to Oso Blanco, a notorious ...Justina Machado learned her grandfather was sent to Oso Blanco, a notorious prison in the Caribbean when he was caught having a relationship with another man. -
S6 E6: Justina Machado African AncestryJustina Machado discovers her African ancestry.Justina Machado discovers her African ancestry. -
S6 E6: Revolutionary WarSigourney Weaver discovers her third great grandfather was one of the youngest ...Sigourney Weaver discovers her third great grandfather was one of the youngest soldiers to join the army. -
S6 E5: Ancestors Coming to AmericaJeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to ...Jeff Goldblum discovers the incredible route his grandfather had to take to enter the United States. -
S6 E5: A Joyful and Playful MotherJeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and ...Jeff Goldblum's mother liked to think of herself as a weaver of enchantment and charm. -
S6 E5: Jeff Goldblum's Mother Taught Him to Stand up for HimselfJeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him the element of surprise and that ...Jeff Goldblum shares how his mother taught him the element of surprise and that she always had his back. -
S6 E5: A Family's Foresight to FleeTerry Gross discovers she only exists because of both her maternal and paternal ...Terry Gross discovers she only exists because of both her maternal and paternal grandparent's foresight. -
S6 E5: Terry Gross on Feeling Culturally JewishThough raised Jewish, Terry Gross was never told much about her Jewish ...Though raised Jewish, Terry Gross was never told much about her Jewish ancestors. -
S6 E5: Terry Gross on Getting Fired From TeachingHenry Louis Gates, Jr. is surprised to learn that Terry Gross's professional ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is surprised to learn that Terry Gross's professional life began in a place she couldn't fit — the 8th-grade classroom. -
S6 E5: Marc Maron's Ancestors Suffering in EuropeMarc Maron discovers an unknown family history that could provide insight into ...Marc Maron discovers an unknown family history that could provide insight into his mother's complicated relationship with her mother. -
S6 E5: Marc Maron's Relationship with His GrandmotherMarc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life.Marc Maron shares the powerful role his grandmother played in this life. -
S6 E4: Taking Strength from AncestorsJeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry. -
S6 E4: A Grandfather's Imagery as a Black ManEven today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.Even today, Jeffrey Wright stands in awe of his grandfather's work ethic.
