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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns as series host to guide notable African Americans on a search for their ancestry.
IMDb 7.3/1020082 seasons
DocumentaryHistorical
DocumentaryHistorical
IMDb 7.3/1020082 seasons
4 episodes

  • 1. The Road Home

    1. The Road Home

    Episode One focuses on stories of the participants' ancestors from the early 20th century.
    Episode One focuses on stories of the participants' ancestors from the early 20th century.
    18+
    53min
    Feb 5, 2008
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  • 2. A Way Out of No Way

    2. A Way Out of No Way

    Episode Two continues to trace the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War.
    Episode Two continues to trace the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War.
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    53min
    Feb 5, 2008
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  • 3. We Come from People

    3. We Come from People

    Episode Three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States.
    Episode Three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States.
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    53min
    Feb 12, 2008
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  • 4. The Past is Another Century

    4. The Past is Another Century

    Episode Four presents fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages thanks to DNA analysis.
    Episode Four presents fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages thanks to DNA analysis.
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    54min
    Jan 31, 2006
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    • African American Lives
    DocumentaryHistorical
    IMDb 7.3/1020082 seasons
    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns as series host to guide notable African Americans on a search for their ancestry.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Leslie D. FarrellLeslie Asako GladsjoGraham JuddJesse SweetJack Youngelson
    Producers
    WNET/Kunhardt Prod.
    Cast
    Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Tina TurnerChris RockDon CheadleTom JoynerJackie Joyner-KerseeLinda Johnson-RiceBliss BroyardMorgan FreemanMaya AngelouRev. Peter GomesKathleen Henderson
    Studio
    PBS
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    Content advisory
    18+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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