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Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law
Season 11 Episode 3
Finding Your Roots
About the Episode
Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 4m 19s
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