The Surprising Love Story in Sheryl Lee Ralph's Ancestry

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  Faith and Rebellion

  The story of Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s role in creating a religious community

  4:43
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  Education | Questioning Jewish Identity

  Rabbi Angela Buchdahl describes growing up as a Korean Jew.

  2:39
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  Quakers in Early America

  Kevin Bacon's Quaker ancestor immigrated to America to freely practice his religion.

  1:23
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  Tony Kushner's Mysterious Brooklyn Roots

  Tony Kushner learns that his Great-Grandmother immigrated from Russia to Brooklyn.

  2:11
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  The Melting Pot Promo

  Three celebrity chefs are inspired to cook the food of their ancestors.

  0:33
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  We Come From People Promo

  Angela Bassett, Valerie Jarrett and Nas' roots run back into the heart of slavery.

  0:33
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  Our People, Our Traditions Promo

  Three celebrated Americans explore their Jewish heritage.

  0:33
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  In Search of our Fathers Promo

  Three famous guests know almost nothing about their fathers’ histories.

  0:34
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  Born Champions Promo

  Three of America's greatest athletes' love of sports were deeply shaped by their families.

  0:33
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  Our American Storytellers Promo

  Three iconic American storytellers know almost nothing about their own family histories.

  0:33