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The Generations Project
Eli
Season 3
Episode 12
Eli started an organization that promotes peace for indigenous war veterans. She embarks on her generations project so that she can learn from her ancestors who have struggled for purpose and peace.
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25:05
After losing her youngest son, Natalie wants to find strength from her ancestors to heal.
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25:09
Jill wants to let go of the resentment she had for her father by learning about his life.
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26:19
David learns if his grandfather left a child behind in Jamaica and lied about his race.
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25:17
Nancy is her husband’s full-time caregiver and wants to be self-empowered.
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25:36
Amber helps her daughter discover her African American heritage and self-acceptance.
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25:57
Raquel needs her ancestors' advice to choose between family and a career.
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25:18
Roi looks to his ancestors to find a way to deal with his anger and find peace.
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25:05
Rachel looks to her ancestry and learns that her great-grandma was in a quartet.
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24:43
Olympic snowboarder Graham learns to make sacrifices and studies his Asian ancestry.
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25:25
Emily, Tara, Rachel and Sean share how The Generations Project shaped their lives.
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24:53
Matthew turns to his ancestors to mourn the death of his brother who served in Iraq.
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25:20
Ed learns about his family’s heritage and discovers if he has Native American roots.