Hardworking Grandmother
Season 6
Episode 16
About the Episode
Norah O'Donnell discusses her grandmother's courage to move to the United States on her own at 12 years old.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 01s
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Far From Home Preview
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Extended Trailer
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS3:13
