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That Was What It Was

Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.

04/28/2012 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

That Was What It Was

Clip: Season 1 Episode 7 | 1m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson discusses his experience growing up in segregated Chattanooga in the mid-20th century.

04/28/2012 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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