Latin Roots Preview

Season 11 Episode 6

About the Episode

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales uncover their hidden roots in Latin America, revealing secrets that their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal. Traveling from Puerto Rico to Columbia to Brazil, Gates & his guests recover long-lost family stories—meet heroes and villains—and celebrate the virtue of accepting one’s relatives whoever they may be.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 30s

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Extras

Family Recipes Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of notable chefs José Andrés & Sean Sherman.

0:30
Dreamers One and All Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen.

0:30
The Ties That Bind Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of married actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

0:30
Kristen Bell Learns of Family's Generational Trauma

Kristen learns about her grandfather and great grandfather's generational trauma.

5:10
Dax Shepard's Ninth Great-Grandfather Journeyed to America

Dax hears about the life of his ninth great-grandfather who immigrated from France to Canada.

4:56
Rubén Blades Traces His Panamanian Heritage

Rubén learns about the difficult life of his African ancestor in Panama on his mother's side.

4:05
The Complex Chapter in Natalie Morales' Family History

Natalie learns about her maternal third great grandfather, Domingos.

3:59
Sean Sherman Learns About A Tragic Past

Sean learns of his ancestor who was sent to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

4:07
José Andrés Discovers His Ancestors Were Bakers

José discovers his paternal great-great grandmother was abandoned and given to nuns as a baby.

4:41
The Hardships in Sharon Stone's Ancestry

Sharon learns about the hardships endured by her mother and her paternal ancestors.

4:13