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Summary:

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.

Contributors:

Streeter, Sabin , director

Brooks, Danielle , on-screen participant

Warwick, Dionne , on-screen participant

Warchol, Natalia , producer

Burke, Kevin M. , producer

Hoffert, Claire , producer

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:

Brooks, Danielle — Family

Warwick, Dionne — Family

Singers — United States — Genealogy

Actors — 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: Dionne Warwick, Danielle Brooks.

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 10, 2024).

Physical Description:

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

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1439295508

Other Control Numbers:

99712846700971 (source: VaAlASP)
5546941 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5546941/avon