Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success.
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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.
On Broadway
The unthinkable happened. -
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On "Finding Your Roots," Broadway legends, Audra McDonald. Talk about respecting your elders. I respect that them anyway, but... -
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And Mandy Patinkin. I feel more alive from this journey. -
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Ancestors who thrive. I'm so proud of him. -
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And those who were lost. This is insanity. -
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Plus. You wanna meet your cousin? I do! Are you kidding me? (laughing) -
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