War Stories -
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Julianne Moore, comedian Bill Hader and painter Kehinde Wiley, revealing how their ancestors' military service left an indelible mark on their families -- and on their country.

Duration: 56 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 613

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About Finding Your Roots:

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories.

The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

Watch Finding Your Roots - Clips, Episodes & Previews

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Fathers and Sons

Extended Trailer

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Fri, Aug 29	8:00 P.M.	La Famiglia NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Aug 30	12:00 A.M.	La Famiglia NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Aug 30	7:00 P.M.	La Famiglia NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 31	5:00 P.M.	La Famiglia NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Aug 31	9:00 P.M.	La Famiglia NH World (11.3)
Mon, Sep 1	1:00 A.M.	La Famiglia NH World (11.3)
Mon, Sep 1	9:00 A.M.	La Famiglia NH World (11.3)
Wed, Sep 3	12:00 P.M.	Fighters NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Sep 4	3:00 A.M.	Fighters NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Sep 5	8:00 P.M.	Fighters NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Sep 6	12:00 A.M.	Fighters NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Sep 6	7:00 P.M.	Fighters NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Sep 7	5:00 P.M.	Fighters NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Sep 7	9:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)
Mon, Sep 8	1:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)
Mon, Sep 8	9:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)