First Ancestor in the U.S.
Season 6
Episode 10
About the Episode
Laura Linney reads aloud an ancestor's confession that led to their exile in Virginia.
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Extras
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Brittany Packnett Cunningham Yearns to Know Her Grandfather
Brittany Packnett Cunningham says she yearns to learn the identity of her grandfather.1:16 -
Season 8 Teaser
A new year means new Finding Your Roots! Mark your calendars for Jan 4 at 8/7c.0:30 -
Activist Roots Preview
Dr. Gates explores the ancestral roots of Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill.0:32 -
Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
Lee Daniels discovers surprising familial ties between his biological grandparents.1:23 -
Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
Lee is shocked when his celebrity DNA cousin is revealed to be Mia Farrow.0:40 -
Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
The 1910 census holds clues about the true ethnicity of Rebecca Hall’s grandfather.1:12 -
“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
"Passing" helps Rebecca Hall bring questions about her grandfather's ethnicity into focus.1:12 -
Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
An 1850 census may hold the key to Lee’s affinity to his grandma’s fun-loving family.1:03 -
Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection
Lee Daniels learns about his ancestors’ very restrictive “free” existence in Delaware.0:48 -
One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington
A newspaper article reveals the myriad accomplishments of Rebecca’s great-grandfather.1:16
