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Finding Your Roots Season 2

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Documentary
TV-PG
2 Seasons
53m
Their European immigrant ancestors blazed unconventional trails in America, from capturing British ships for the American Revolution to crossing racial barriers in slave-era Louisiana.

Season 2, 9 Episodes

S2 E1
In Search of Our Fathers,
Three guests who know almost nothing about their fathers' histories—featuring Stephen King, Courtney Vance, and Gloria Reuben.
TV-PG 53m 2014
S2 E2
Born Champions,
Three of America's greatest athletes, whose determination and love of sports were deeply shaped by their families, were all cut off from their true origins. Featuring Billie Jean King, Derek Jeter, and Rebecca Lobo.
TV-PG 53m 2014
S2 E3
Our American Storytellers,
Three iconic American storytellers who have spent their lives chronicling the lives of others, all the while knowing almost nothing about their own family history, are featured -- Ken Burns, Anderson Cooper, and Anna Deavere Smith.
TV-PG 53m 2014
S2 E5
The Melting Pot,
Three celebrity chefs who cook the food of their ancestors discover family members who have shaped their lives — and America's cuisine. Featuring Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai, and Aaron Sanchez.
TV-PG 53m 2014
S2 E6
We Come From People,
Trace three guests' roots into the heart of slavery, revealing that there is no singular narrative and challenging preconceptions of an era that shaped our nation's sense of itself. Featuring Nas, Angela Bassett, and Valerie Jarrett.
TV-PG 53m 2014
S2 E7
Our People, Our Traditions,
Learn about the ancestors of three celebrated Americans who not only share a Jewish heritage, but also history of perseverance. Featuring Tony Kushner, Carole King, and Alan Dershowitz.
TV-PG 52m 2014
S2 E8
The British Invasion,
Sally Field learns that she descends from a colonial leader, Deepak Chopra learns of his family's pledge of loyalty to the British, and Sting's finds ancestors who built merchant ships.
TV-PG 52m 2014
S2 E9
Ancient Roots,
Trace the histories of these three guests whose backgrounds of involve Greece. Featuring Tina Fey, David Sedaris, and George Stephanopoulos.
TV-PG 52m 2014
S2 E10
Decoding Our Past,
Cutting-edge DNA analysis reveals that the family trees of Deval Patrick, Jessica Alba, Valerie Jarrett and Henry Louis Gates Jr. contain a far more diverse range of cultures and races than what was previously thought.
TV-PG 52m 2014

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Finding Your Roots

Documentary
TV-PG
2 Seasons
53m
In sharing their stories, FINDING YOUR ROOTS uses every tool available, from cutting-edge DNA research to old-school genealogical sleuthing to reveal long-buried secrets.

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