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Finding Your Roots

The Brick Wall Falls

Season 10 Episode 7 | 52m 09s

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Dionne Warwick and actor Danielle Brooks break down the barriers imposed by slavery to learn the names and stories of their ancestors who endured bondage. Facing one of the greatest genealogical challenges, Gates uses his detective skills to piece together the lives of women and men who survived unimaginable ordeals—but emerged to forge families that thrived.

Aired: 02/12/24 | Expires: 03/12/24
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 the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Support is also provided by Ford Foundation; Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; Candace King Weir; by the Inkwell Society together with many of its members; and by public television viewers.
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La Famiglia Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
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Larger Than Life Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
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Finding Your Roots
Lea Salonga uncovers her German ancestry
Lea Salonga discovers the roots of her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor.
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Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician
Amanda Seyfried's third great grandfather played the fife and fought for the Union to end slavery
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Season 11: Inside Look
FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations.
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Season 11: Extended Trailer
FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations
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Viewers Like You Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
Preview: S10 E10 | 0:32
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Megan Robertson's Search for Her Great-Grandfather's Roots
Megan Robertson embarks on a quest to demystify the lineage of her great-grandfather.
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Megan Robertson and the Mystery of Green's Real Father
Join speech therapist Megan Robertson as she delves into a longstanding family mystery.
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Finding Your Roots
Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery
Join Joyce Willis as she embarks on a riveting exploration into her family history.
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  • All
  • Finding Your Roots Season 11
  • Finding Your Roots Season 10
  • Finding Your Roots Season 9
  • Finding Your Roots Season 8
  • Finding Your Roots Season 7
  • Finding Your Roots Season 6
  • Finding Your Roots Season 5
  • Finding Your Roots Season 4
  • Finding Your Roots Season 3
  • Finding Your Roots Season 2
  • Finding Your Roots Season 1
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Finding Your Roots
La Famiglia
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
Episode: S11 E2 | 52:10
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Finding Your Roots
Larger Than Life
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
Episode: S11 E1 | 52:10
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Finding Your Roots
Viewers Like You
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.
Episode: S10 E10 | 52:09
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Finding Your Roots
In the Blood
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.
Episode: S10 E9 | 52:09
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Finding Your Roots
Mean Streets
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
Episode: S10 E8 | 52:09
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Finding Your Roots
Far and Away
Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.
Episode: S10 E6 | 52:09
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Hold the Laughter
Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger—two very funny people whose family trees brim with drama
Episode: S10 E5 | 52:09
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Finding Your Roots
Buried Secrets
Sammy Hagar and Ed O’Neill discover the dramatic stories hidden within their own roots.
Episode: S10 E4 | 52:09
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Fathers and Sons
LeVar Burton & Wes Studi grew up fatherless, haunted by questions about their family trees
Episode: S10 E3 | 52:09
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Finding Your Roots
Forever Young
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unearths the hidden roots of Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser.
Episode: S10 E2 | 52:09