We Come from People

Summary Episode three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States, including a riveting account of life in slavery by Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother, unearthed within the records of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, and Peter Gomes' ancestors, who were freed and supported by Quaker families in Virginia in the late 1700s.

S2.E3 ∙ We Come from People

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Chris Tucker Whoopi Goldberg Oprah Winfrey Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Feb 12, 2008

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : PBS

Language : English

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Kunhardt Films McGee Media

Summary Episode three reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States, including a riveting account of life in slavery by Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother, unearthed within the records of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, and Peter Gomes' ancestors, who were freed and supported by Quaker families in Virginia in the late 1700s.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Feb 12, 2008

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : PBS

Language : English

Production companies : Thirteen / WNET Kunhardt Films McGee Media

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