The Highly Anticipated Sequel to the Popular Series Explores the Family Histories of Chris Rock, Morgan Freeman, Maya Angelou, Tina Turner, Tom Joyner, and More
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: PG
Studio: PBS Paramount
DVD Release Date: May 6, 2008
Run Time: 240 minutes
Synopsis: Hosted by eminent Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this fascinating follow up to the popular and widely praised original series takes viewers on a highly entertaining and educational journey into the past. AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 delves into the histories of renowned figures including comedian Chris Rock, actor Morgan Freeman, poet and author Maya Angelou, actor Don Cheadle, singer Tina Turner, and radio host Tom Joyner, among others, to reveal their ancestry through genealogical investigations and DNA analysis. The AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 DVD includes four hour-long episodes that trace the participants’ ancestry backward from the early 20th century, through the Civil War, to the early years of the United States and finally to Africa.
DVD Breakdown:
*Episode 1: The Road Home
Episode One focuses on stories of the participants’ ancestors from the early 20th century.
*Episode 2: A Way Out of No Way
Episode Two continues to trace the guests’ lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War.
*Episode 3: We Come from People
Episode Three reveals stories of participants’ ancestors during the early years of the United States.
*Episode 4: The Past Is Another Country
Episode Four presents fascinating discoveries about participants’ lineages thanks to DNA analysis.
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