The Eye of the Beholder | Preview
Season 5
Episode 9
About the Episode
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shares the family histories of director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, iconoclastic performance artist Marina Abramović and painter Kehinde Wiley. These visionary artists find their identities challenged—and affirmed.
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Extras
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Brian Cox's Grandfather Was Exposed to Poison Gas in WWI
Brian Cox learns that his grandfather was likely exposed to poison gas in WWI.4:25 -
The Hidden Truth in Viola Davis' Family Tree
Viola Davis and Prof. Gates discover a surprising secret her grandfather kept to himself.10:16 -
Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice
Claire Danes discovers the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in WWI.5:58 -
And Still I Rise Preview
Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of Angela Y. Davis and Jeh Johnson0:32 -
Chosen Preview
David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their Jewish roots from Europe and the Middle East.0:32 -
Family: Lost and Found Preview
Joe Manganiello and Tony Gonzalez discover close relatives whose names they’ve never heard0:32 -
Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.4:28 -
Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.5:40 -
Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.
Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.5:34 -
Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.4:04
