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Education | Fighting for Freedom
Season 1 Episode 9
Finding Your Roots
About the Episode
An overview of how the Revolutionary War helped slaves attain their freedom.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 08s
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Sunny Hostin's traces her lineage back three generations to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
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Mean Streets Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps family trees of comedian Tracy Morgan & actor Anthony Ramos.
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Iliza Schlesinger Discovers Her Connection to the Holocaust
Iliza reacts emotionally to discovering her family's history is tied to the Holocaust.
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Iliza Schlesinger's Comedic DNA Cousin is Revealed
Iliza Schlesinger is shocked to learn that her DNA cousin is a fellow famous comedian.
0:38
Bob Odenkirk Learns The He is Descended from Royalty
Bob Odenkirk discovers that his sixth great-grandfather was the Duke of Plune.
1:11
Ed O'Neill Learns About His Immigrant Ancestor's Harsh Start
Ed O'Neill's maternal ancestors migrated from Ireland escape the Great Potato Famine.
7:36
The Brick Wall Falls Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares ancestry with actor Danielle Brooks & singer Dionne Warwick.
0:32
Sammy Hagar Tears Up Over His Mother's Hard Life
Reflecting on his mother's difficult upbringing moves Sammy Hagar to tears.
1:13
Sammy Hagar Discovers His True Biological Surname
Sammy Hagar's DNA test results show he doesn't genetically belong to the Hagar lineage.
7:20
Wes Studi's Discovers His Connection to the Trail of Tears
Wes hears the story of his how his ancestor journeyed on the Trail of Tears.
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