Breaking The Silences -
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family secrets of journalist Gayle King, director Jordan Peele and comedian Issa Rae, introducing them to ancestors who are both black and white, raising profound questions about their family trees.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 615

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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.

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Wed, Oct 30	5:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Oct 31	5:00 A.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Oct 31	2:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1	8:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Nov 2	12:00 A.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Nov 2	7:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Nov 3	5:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Nov 3	9:00 P.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 4	1:00 A.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH World (11.3)
Mon, Nov 4	9:00 A.M.	The Shirts On Their Backs NH World (11.3)
Wed, Nov 6	12:00 P.M.	Fathers and Sons NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Nov 6	5:00 P.M.	Fathers and Sons NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Nov 7	5:00 A.M.	Fathers and Sons NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Nov 7	2:00 P.M.	Fathers and Sons NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 8	8:00 P.M.	Fathers and Sons NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Nov 9	12:00 A.M.	Fathers and Sons NH Explore (11.2)