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Finding Your Roots

Christopher Meloni’s Journey to Find a Hollywood Agent

Christopher Meloni talks about how he had a lot to learn about acting when he first entered the industry.
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John Lewis and Cory Booker
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the pasts of politicians, John Lewis and Cory Booker.
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