Taking Strength from Ancestors
Season 6
Episode 4
About the Episode
Jeffrey Wright shares the strength and empowerment he draws from his ancestry.
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Extras
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Michelle Rodriguez's Puerto Rican Roots
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces actress Michelle Rodriguez's Puetro Rican roots.1:02 -
Education | The Story of Peyton Polly
A look at how John Legend’s ancestor, Peyton Polly, attained his freedom.3:55 -
Faith and Rebellion
The story of Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s role in creating a religious community4:43 -
Education | As American as it Gets
An exploration of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s connection to the American WASP establishment.5:47 -
Education | Founding Mothers
Professor Gates uses DNA testing to trace Maggie Gyllenhaal’s maternal lineage.3:20 -
Not Just a Part of My DNA
Angela Buchdahl speaks with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about being a Korean-American Jew.1:12 -
The Growth of Islam in America
Yasir Qadhi discusses the growth of Islam over the past 40 years in the city of Houston.0:43 -
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From England to MA
A look at Pastor Rick Warren’s Puritan ancestor’s migration to America.3:36 -
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From India to Houston
An overview of the persecution experienced by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi’s Muslim ancestors.5:25 -
Education | Seeking Religious Freedom: From Romania to NY
A look at Rabbi Angela Buchdahl’s Jewish ancestors’ migration from Romania to the U.S.A.4:48
