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Finding Your Roots
Tony Kushner's Mysterious Brooklyn Roots
Playwright Tony Kushner discovers that his Great-Grandmother, Cecelia Kushner, immigrated from Russia to Brooklyn eight years after her son, Tony's Grandfather, settled in Louisiana.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.

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Sunny Hostin and Jesse Williams discover ancestors from very diverse places.

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Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger—two very funny people whose family trees brim with drama