Summary Dr. Gates visits scientists around the country using DNA analysis to trace ancestral roots. He and one participant make the last leg of the journey, back to Africa, visiting the West African port from which the participant's patrilineal ancestor was likely shipped into slavery, and meeting tribal elders whose DNA suggests are the participant's cousins.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Chris Tucker Whoopi Goldberg Oprah Winfrey Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Feb 7, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Kunhardt Films McGee Media
Summary Dr. Gates visits scientists around the country using DNA analysis to trace ancestral roots. He and one participant make the last leg of the journey, back to Africa, visiting the West African port from which the participant's patrilineal ancestor was likely shipped into slavery, and meeting tribal elders whose DNA suggests are the participant's cousins.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Feb 7, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : PBS
Language : English
Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Kunhardt Films McGee Media
