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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. accompanies Broadway stars Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nathan Lane as they meet a cast of inspiring ancestors hidden in the branches of their family trees.
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Discover the surprising ancestral stories of 21 fascinating guests in season eight of Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Mandy Learns He Had Family Members in the Holocaust
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Tenacity in the Genes
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Kasi Lemmons Is Moved to Learn About Her African Ancestors
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has explored the ancestry of dozens of influential people from diverse backgrounds, taking millions of viewers deep into the past to reveal the connections that bind us all.

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Finding Your Roots Season Eight

Today’s most compelling personalities discover the surprising stories buried within their own families. Meet 21 fascinating new guests who are game-changers in their fields, with family histories that illustrate the power and diversity of the human experience. Tuesdays at 8/7c.

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