Finding Your Roots
Season 11: Inside Look
FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations.
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Finding Your Roots
Season 11: Inside Look
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations.
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
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Season 11: Inside Look
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Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations. (30s)
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FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations (3m 13s)
Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage
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Rubén learns about the difficult life of his African ancestor in Panama on his mother's side. (4m 5s)
The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History
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Natalie learns about her maternal third great grandfather, Domingos. (3m 59s)
Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past
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Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. (4m 7s)
José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers
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José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby. (4m 41s)
The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry
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Sharon learns about the hardships endured by her mother and her paternal ancestors. (4m 13s)
Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History
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Chrissy learns the true roots of her grandmother Ruth, and details of her great grandparents lives. (4m 7s)
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove. (30s)
Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law
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Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood. (4m 19s)
Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China
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Amy discovers records of her father's immigration from China and his many accomplishments. (4m 11s)
The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History
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Michael Imperioli learns about his maternal great grandfather's death as a train worker in New York. (4m 2s)
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli. (30s)
Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story
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Joy Behar's grandparents move to America and forge a new life. (4m 3s)
Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry
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Lea Salonga discovers the roots of her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor. (3m 47s)
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors. (30s)
Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician
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Amanda Seyfried's third great grandfather played the fife and fought for the Union to end slavery (4m 13s)
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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...