Faith and Rebellion

Season 1 Episode 6

About the Episode

The story of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s central role in creating a religious community, and her father’s ultimate rejection of it.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 43s

The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

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

4:13
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
Stranger Than Fiction Preview

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

0:30
Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law

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

4:19
Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China

Amy discovers records of her father's immigration from China and his many accomplishments.

4:11
The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History

Michael Imperioli learns about his maternal great grandfather's death as a train worker in New York.

4:02
Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story

Joy Behar's grandparents move to America and forge a new life.

4:03
Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry

Lea Salonga discovers the roots of her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor.

3:47
Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician

Amanda Seyfried's third great grandfather played the fife and fought for the Union to end slavery

4:13
La Famiglia Preview

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

0:30

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