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Summary:

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- revealing the tremendous diversity hidden within their family trees. Sifting through stories of Swedish musical prodigies, Spanish slave traders, Southern plantations, and the Salem Witch Trials, he unravels secrets and uncovers lost ancestors -- compelling each of his guests to rethink their identities.

Contributors:

Streeter, Sabin , director

Williams, Jesse, 1981- , on-screen participant

Hostin, Sunny , on-screen participant

Warchol, Natalia , producer

Burke, Kevin M. , producer

Hoffert, Claire , producer

Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. , host, screenwriter

Inkwell Media , production company

McGee Media (Firm) , production company

Kunhardt Films (Firm) , production company

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) , publisher

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Related Works:

In series: Finding your roots (Television program)

Alternate Titles:

Other title: Finding your roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Subjects:

Hostin, Sunny — Family

Williams, Jesse, 1981- — Family

Television journalists — United States — Genealogy

Actors — United States — Genealogy

Journalists — United States — Genealogy

Families — History

United States — Emigration and immigration — History

Genres:

Documentary television programs

Biographical television programs

Online media

Internet videos

Performers:

Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr ; Featuring, Sunny Hostin, Jesse Williams.

General Notes:

"With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.".
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.
Description based on: Title from resource description page (viewed May 29, 2024).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (53 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1439295760

Other Control Numbers:

99713017100971 (source: VaAlASP)
5546939 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5546939/avon