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Season 10
Episode 9
About the Episode
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas & writer-director Lena Dunham. Both guests are the children of famous artists—and both proudly followed in their parents’ footsteps. But their family trees contain a cast of characters whose lives were forgotten. Gates recovers them, telling fascinating stories from the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the streets of colonial America.
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Episode 10, Season 10<br> Viewers Like You
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the surprising roots of Michael Douglas & Lena Dunham.| 52:10
Extras
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Megan Robertson and the Mystery of Green's Real Father
Join speech therapist Megan Robertson as she delves into a longstanding family mystery.6:27 -
Terrie Morrow's Quest to Unveil Her Great-Grandfather's Origins
Join Terrie Morrow as she embarks on an odyssey to resolve a longstanding family puzzle.5:08 -
Unraveling the Willis Family Mystery
Join Joyce Willis as she embarks on a riveting exploration into her family history.6:08 -
Megan Robertson's Search for Her Great-Grandfather's Roots
Megan Robertson embarks on a quest to demystify the lineage of her great-grandfather.5:04 -
Viewers Like You Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.0:32 -
Lena Dunham's Ancestors' Heartbreaking Story of Survival
Lena Dunham's journey to uncover her family's past reveals a connection to the Holocaust.4:59 -
Michael Douglas Unravels His Family's Secret Past
Join Michael Douglas on a riveting quest into his family's hidden history7:15 -
Lena Dunham Uncovers Her Ancestor's Complex Legacy
Lena Dunham confronts the more troubling aspects of her ancestor's legacy.5:08 -
Anthony Ramos' Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador5:13 -
Tracy Morgan Discovers a Pre-Civil War Freed Ancestor
Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.5:46
