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Keyword: War, North America, Middle East, Holocaust, Genealogy, Europe, Asia
Producer: John Maggio, Leslie Asako Gladsjo, Sue Williams, Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak
Production: INDEPENDENT
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Turning to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. unravels the American tapestry by exploring the family histories of 12 renowned Americans. He follows the threads of his guests' lives back to their earliest origins around the globe. His guests include professor and poet Elizabeth Alexander, who composed and read the poem at President Barack Obama's inauguration, chef Mario Batali, comedian Stephen Colbert, novelist Louise Erdrich, journalist Malcolm Gladwell, actress Eva Longoria, musician Yo-Yo Ma, director Mike Nichols, Her Majesty Queen Noor, television host/heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, actress Meryl Streep, and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
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