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S6 E8: Slave TradeHenry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with film director Ava DuVernay, actor S. Epatha ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with film director Ava DuVernay, actor S. Epatha Merkerson, and musician Questlove to the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery, upending ... -
S6 E7: Science PioneersHenry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of Francis Collins, Shirley Ann ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of Francis Collins, Shirley Ann Jackson, and Harold E. Varmus — three pioneering scientists who’ve made dramatic contributions to our understanding ... -
S6 E6: Secrets & LiesHenry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Sigourney Weaver, Justina Machado, and Amy Ryan unearth surprising revelations about their family histories, forever altering how they see themselves.
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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.
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S6 E10: Criminal Kind PreviewHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Laura Linney and journalists ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Laura Linney and journalists Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien—telling them stories of tricksters, scoundrels, and outright criminals, who ... -
S6 E9: Italian Roots PreviewHenry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and actors Marisa Tomei and John Turturro, introducing them to ancestors who made immense sacrifices to bring their families ... -
S6 E8: Slave Trade PreviewHenry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with film director Ava DuVernay, actor S. Epatha ...Henry Louis Gates, Jr. journeys with film director Ava DuVernay, actor S. Epatha Merkerson, and musician Questlove to the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery, upending ...
