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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. has hosted several PBS series that examine U.S. history. In "Finding Your Roots," the Harvard professor continues his quest to "get into the DNA of American culture." In each episode, celebrities view ancestral histories, sometimes learn of connections to famous/infamous people, discover secrets, and share the emotional experience with viewers. Analyzing genetic code, DNA diagnosticians trace bloodlines and occasionally debunk long-held beliefs.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hidden in the Genes

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hidden in the Genes

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hidden in the Genes

Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels research their family histories.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In the Blood

Actor Michael Douglas and writer/director Lena Dunham explore their family roots.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Far From Home

Jamie Chung, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Trejo retrace the journeys of their immigrant ancestors.

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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Larger Than Life

Research into the ancestry of singer Lea Salonga and actress Amanda Seyfried reveals relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals.

6:00 PM on PBS - Network HD - Eastern

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