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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 1, Hidden in the Genes
directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve deep family mysteries for actor Rebecca Hall and producer/director Lee Daniels—uncovering close relatives whose names they had never heard before and revealing new aspects of their own identities. Along the way, Gates takes a nuanced look at the history of “pa...
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directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
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Henry Louis Gates uses DNA detective work to solve deep family mysteries for actor Rebecca Hall and producer/director Lee Daniels—uncovering close relatives whose names they had never heard before and revealing new aspects of their own identities. Along the way, Gates takes a nuanced look at the history of “passing”--shedding light on our nation’s complex racial past.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
Rebecca Hall, 1982-, Lee Daniels
Person Discussed
Rebecca Hall, 1982-, Lee Daniels
Topic / Theme
Census, Race and culture, Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 2, Activists Roots
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates explores the family trees of Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, introducing two women who’ve made profound sacrifices for social justice to the ancestors who made sacrifices for them. Using DNA and the historical record, Gates rediscovers lost heroes, telling stories of African Americ...
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates explores the family trees of Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Anita Hill, introducing two women who’ve made profound sacrifices for social justice to the ancestors who made sacrifices for them. Using DNA and the historical record, Gates rediscovers lost heroes, telling stories of African Americans who fought for their rights against enormous odds.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Anita Hill, 1956-
Person Discussed
Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Anita Hill, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Social activism and activists, Race and culture, Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Africans, African Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 3, Children of Exile
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates explores the poignant roots of chef David Chang and actor Raúl Esparza—two men whose families fled their homelands to live in exile, never to return. From war-torn cities in North Korea to shark-infested waters off the shores of Cuba, Gates sets off to recover the stories of individuals who ca...
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
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Henry Louis Gates explores the poignant roots of chef David Chang and actor Raúl Esparza—two men whose families fled their homelands to live in exile, never to return. From war-torn cities in North Korea to shark-infested waters off the shores of Cuba, Gates sets off to recover the stories of individuals who came to America against all odds and built a better life for themselves.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
David Chang, 1977-, Raul Esparza, 1970-
Person Discussed
David Chang, 1977-, Raul Esparza, 1970-
Topic / Theme
Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Korean, Cubans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 4, Things We Don't Discuss
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates helps actors Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn decode scandals and secrets hidden within their roots, traveling from small-town England to the American frontier, revealing stories that their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal—and celebrating the virtues of accepting one’s family members,...
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
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Henry Louis Gates helps actors Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn decode scandals and secrets hidden within their roots, traveling from small-town England to the American frontier, revealing stories that their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal—and celebrating the virtues of accepting one’s family members, whoever they may be.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Matthew Cesario, fl. 2017, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
Pamela Adlon, 1966-, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-
Person Discussed
Pamela Adlon, 1966-, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-
Topic / Theme
Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 5, Mexican Roots
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes...
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
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Henry Louis Gates explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes conflicting, elements.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
Mario Lopez, 1973-, Melissa Villaseñor, 1987-
Person Discussed
Mario Lopez, 1973-, Melissa Villaseñor, 1987-
Topic / Theme
Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Mexicans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 6, Fighters
directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Terry Crews and Tony Danza, two men who overcame adversity, revealing they aren’t the first in their families to beat the odds through sheer force of will. From impoverished Italian villages to slave plantations in rural Georgia, long-lost records reveal individuals w...
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directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots, Season 8, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Terry Crews and Tony Danza, two men who overcame adversity, revealing they aren’t the first in their families to beat the odds through sheer force of will. From impoverished Italian villages to slave plantations in rural Georgia, long-lost records reveal individuals who came from nothing and built a better life for their families.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Danza, 1951-, Terry Crews, 1968-
Person Discussed
Tony Danza, 1951-, Terry Crews, 1968-
Topic / Theme
Census, Family, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 1, Life is a Highway: Chicago to Joplin, Missouri
directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Alexander Kronemer, 1960- and Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way disco...
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directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Alexander Kronemer, 1960- and Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
Description
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robin drive the first leg of Route 66. Join them as they discover...
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robin drive the first leg of Route 66. Join them as they discover Muslim stories from America’s heartland, a history that dates back to the 1800s. They also experience some early tests to their relationship.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010, Unity Productions Foundation
Author / Creator
Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Sebastian Robins, Mona Haydar, 1988-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Great Muslim American Road Trip
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The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 2, A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Tulsa to Albuquerque, New Mexico
directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010 and Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way disco...
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directed by Alexander Kronemer, 1960-; presented by Sebastian Robins and Mona Haydar, 1988-; produced by Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010 and Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation, in The Great Muslim American Road Trip, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2022), 53 mins
Description
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. A Muslim couple tour Route 66, learning why so many African Americans converted to Islam, how...
In this three-part travelogue, a young Muslim American couple discover America’s Muslim roots on Route 66. From Chicago to St. Louis to Amarillo Texas, and across the Southwest, rap-star Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins enjoy the iconic highway’s well-known roadside attractions, and along the way discover its overlooked Muslim American story. A Muslim couple tour Route 66, learning why so many African Americans converted to Islam, how Muslims excelled in Modern Jazz and why Catholics and Muslims revere the Virgin Mary. They celebrate their ninth anniversary on a mountain.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeremy Morrison, fl. 2010, Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Unity Productions Foundation
Author / Creator
Alexander Kronemer, 1960-, Sebastian Robins, Mona Haydar, 1988-
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Great Muslim American Road Trip
Topic / Theme
African Americans
Copyright Message
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John Kerry on How Washington Has Changed Since 1985
(Bloomberg L. P., 2022), 1 min
U.S. Climate Chief John Kerry talks about how Washington has changed since he first arrived in 1985 as a senator. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 26 in Washington.
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U.S. Climate Chief John Kerry talks about how Washington has changed since he first arrived in 1985 as a senator. He's on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded Jan. 26 in Washington.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson on Voting Rights Protection
(Bloomberg L. P., 2022), 7 mins
NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson discusses the push to pass voting rights reform. (1/14/22)
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NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson discusses the push to pass voting rights reform. (1/14/22)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 Bloomberg
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