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Season 11: Extended Trailer

Season 11 | 3m 13s

Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.

Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Support is also provided by Ford Foundation; Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; Candace King Weir; by the Inkwell Society together with many of its members; and by public television viewers.
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Lea Salonga discovers the roots of her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor.
Amanda Seyfried's third great grandfather played the fife and fought for the Union to end slavery
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Italian roots of Joy Behar & Michael Imperioli.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. connects Lea Salonga & Amanda Seyfried to their dramatic ancestors.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS returns for a new season of genealogical surprises and DNA revelations.
Join speech therapist Megan Robertson as she delves into a longstanding family mystery.
Join Terrie Morrow as she embarks on an odyssey to resolve a longstanding family puzzle.
Join Joyce Willis as she embarks on a riveting exploration into her family history.
Megan Robertson embarks on a quest to demystify the lineage of her great-grandfather.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests.