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The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song, Episode 2
directed by Shayla Harris and Stacey Holman, fl. 1999; produced by Kevin Burke, WETA-TV, Inkwell Films and McGee Media, in The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 1 hour 50 mins
Discover how the Black Church expanded its reach to address social inequality and minister to those in need, from the Jim Crow South to the heroic phase of the civil rights movement and the Black Church’s role in the present.
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directed by Shayla Harris and Stacey Holman, fl. 1999; produced by Kevin Burke, WETA-TV, Inkwell Films and McGee Media, in The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 1 hour 50 mins
Description
Discover how the Black Church expanded its reach to address social inequality and minister to those in need, from the Jim Crow South to the heroic phase of the civil rights movement and the Black Church’s role in the present.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, WETA-TV, Inkwell Films, McGee Media
Author / Creator
Shayla Harris, Stacey Holman, fl. 1999
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song
Speaker / Narrator
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Social movements, Religion, African-Americans, Race and Gender, Religion and Belief Systems, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), African Americans
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 1, To the Manor Born
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising lineages of actor Glenn Close and director John Waters, digging into centuries past to encounter a succession of bold forebears who found fortune amidst drama and rebellion.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012 and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising lineages of actor Glenn Close and director John Waters, digging into centuries past to encounter a succession of bold forebears who found fortune amidst drama and rebellion.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
John Waters, 1946-, Glenn Close, 1947-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
John Waters, 1946-, Glenn Close, 1947-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 2, Against All Odds
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces media personality Andy Cohen and radio journalist Nina Totenberg to Jewish ancestors who journeyed from Russia to America determined to overcome enormous odds in the face of oppression.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces media personality Andy Cohen and radio journalist Nina Totenberg to Jewish ancestors who journeyed from Russia to America determined to overcome enormous odds in the face of oppression.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Kevin Burke, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Nina Totenberg, 1944-, Andrew Cohen, 1965-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Nina Totenberg, 1944-, Andrew Cohen, 1965-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 3, No Irish Need Apply
directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; produced by Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014, Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, exploring the experience of their Irish ancestors on America’s shores—an experience characterized by sacrifice and religious persecution.
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directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; produced by Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014, Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the roots of actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan, exploring the experience of their Irish ancestors on America’s shores—an experience characterized by sacrifice and religious persecution.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014, Kevin Burke, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Gaffigan, 1966-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Jim Gaffigan, 1966-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Irish, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 4, The Shirts on their Backs
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Prisca Pointdujour, fl. 1994 and Kevin Burke, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media and WETA Productions, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who confronted inconceivable challenges almost entirely alone.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Prisca Pointdujour, fl. 1994 and Kevin Burke, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media and WETA Productions, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who confronted inconceivable challenges almost entirely alone.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Prisca Pointdujour, fl. 1994, Kevin Burke, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media, WETA Productions
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Christopher Meloni, 1961-, Tony Shalhoub, 1953-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Christopher Meloni, 1961-, Tony Shalhoub, 1953-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration, Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 5, Write My Name in the Book of Life
directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; produced by Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons understand the experiences of their enslaved ancestors, uncovering extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their relatives who endured bondage.
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directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; produced by Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Pharrell Williams and filmmaker Kasi Lemmons understand the experiences of their enslaved ancestors, uncovering extraordinarily rare first-person accounts of their relatives who endured bondage.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Kasi Lemmons, 1961-, Pharrell Williams, 1973-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Kasi Lemmons, 1961-, Pharrell Williams, 1973-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Slavery, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Africans, African Americans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 6, Country Roots
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkable backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash, traveling generations into the past to trace lineages from the shores of Sicily to the American South.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012 and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkable backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash, traveling generations into the past to trace lineages from the shores of Sicily to the American South.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Elizabeth Woller, fl. 2012, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Clint Black, 1962-, Roseanne Cash, 1955-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Clint Black, 1962-, Roseanne Cash, 1955-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 7, The New World
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 7 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; produced by Kevin Burke and Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 7 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces ancestors of actor John Lithgow and journalist Maria Hinojosa who thrived in North America long before the birth of the United States.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Natalia Warchol, fl. 2013, WETA Productions, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Maria Hinojosa, 1961-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Person Discussed
Maria Hinojosa, 1961-, John Lithgow, 1945-, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Family and Culture, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 8, Anchored to the Past
directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Kevin Burke, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014 and Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, McGee Media, Inkwell Media Inc. and Kunhardt Films, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 8 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
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directed by Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Kevin Burke, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014 and Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, McGee Media, Inkwell Media Inc. and Kunhardt Films, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 8 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines how journalists Gretchen Carlson and Don Lemon were able to overcome biases in their careers, drawing parallels to relatives who met profound challenges of their own.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Josh Gleason, fl. 2011-2014, Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, McGee Media, Inkwell Media Inc., Kunhardt Films
Author / Creator
Sabin Streeter, fl. 2005-2017, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Don Lemon, Gretchen Carlson, 1966-
Person Discussed
Don Lemon, Gretchen Carlson, 1966-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 9, On Broadway
directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Kevin Burke and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 9 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
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directed by Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995; presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-; produced by Kevin Burke and Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc. and McGee Media, in Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 7, Episode 9 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 52 mins
Description
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kevin Burke, Jenny Sorin, fl. 2014, Kunhardt Films, Inkwell Media Inc., McGee Media
Author / Creator
Krista Whetstone, fl. 1995, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., 1950-
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Speaker / Narrator
Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, 1952-
Person Discussed
Audra McDonald, Mandy Patinkin, 1952-
Topic / Theme
Genealogy, Early 21st Century United States (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 Inkwell Films, Inc and McGee Media
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