Forgotten Journeys Preview
Season 8
Episode 7
About the Episode
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America.
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Extras
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Out of the Past Preview
Henry Louis Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera Mowry-Housley.0:32 -
Anchormen Preview
Journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones uncover the ancestors who blazed a trail for them.0:32 -
Jeh Johnson's Grandfather was a Renowned Sociologist at Fisk
Jeh Johnson discusses the many accomplished ancestors on both sides of his family.7:14 -
Angela Davis' Great-Grandfather Took a Slaveowner to Court
Angela Davis' great-grandfather marks her family's transition from slavery to freedom.5:42 -
Joe Manganiello's Great-Grandmother Escaped Genocide
Joe Manganiello says his maternal great-grandmother survived the Armenian Genocide.4:27 -
Tony Gonzalez' Ancestors' Incredible Reunion After Slavery
Tony Gonzalez discovers his ancestors' remarkable reunion after separating during slavery.6:20 -
I'm Gonna Cry Aren't I?:Richard Kind's Holocaust Connection
Much to his surprise, actor Richard Kind discovers that he had ancestors in the Holocaust.5:34 -
Why Did David Duchovny's Family Come to America Then Leave?
David Duchovny traces his family journey to New York, separation and reunion.7:19 -
Finding Your Own Roots: 8 Tips for Creating Your Family Tree
Tips from the Finding Your Roots research team to assist in your own genealogy research!5:27
