Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America

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  The Ties That Bind Preview

  Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

  0:30
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  Kristen Bell Learns of Family's Generational Trauma

  Kristen learns about her grandfather and great grandfather's generational trauma.

  5:10
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  Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage

  Rubén learns about the difficult life of his African ancestor in Panama on his mother's side.

  4:05
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  The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History

  Natalie learns about her maternal third great grandfather, Domingos.

  3:59
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  Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past

  Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

  4:07
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  José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers

  José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby.

  4:41
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  The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

  Sharon learns about the hardships endured by her mother and her paternal ancestors.

  4:13
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  Chrissy Teigen Discovers Very Unique Lost Family History

  Chrissy learns the true roots of her grandmother Ruth, and details of her great grandparents lives.

  4:07
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  Stranger Than Fiction Preview

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

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  Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

  Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood.

  4:19