La Famiglia
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli—two Americans whose roots stretch back to small towns in Calabria, Italy. Joy and Michael’s families lived in these towns for centuries, but their stories were lost on the journey to America. Gates reveals the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic.
Episodes
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La Famiglia
S11 E2 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli—two Americans whose roots stretch back to small towns in Calabria, Italy. Joy and Michael’s families lived in these towns for centuries, but their stories were lost on the journey to America. Gates reveals the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Larger Than Life
S11 E1 - 52m 10s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen. Moving from a naval base in the Philippines to a small town bakery in Pennsylvania to steamships on the Atlantic Ocean, Lea and Amanda hear stories of relatives who survived wars, murders, and heart-wrenching ordeals.
Extras + Features
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Rita Dove's Ancestor Had Run-Ins With the Law
S11 E3 - 4m 19s
Rita learns about her grandfather's criminal charges and trying adulthood.
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Amy Tan Learns About Her Father's Past in China
S11 E3 - 4m 11s
Amy discovers records of her father's immigration from China and his many accomplishments.
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The Train Accident in Michael Imperioli's Family History
S11 E2 - 4m 2s
Michael's maternal grandfather, Alberto Luzzi, was born in New York City in June, 1914. Alberto had a difficult childhood due to the early passing of his father, Michael's great grandfather, who died in an accident cleaning trains for the transit system. Michael's great grandfather grew up in Calabria, Italy, before moving to America after getting married.
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La Famiglia Preview
S11 E2 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli—two Americans whose roots stretch back to small towns in Calabria, Italy. Joy and Michael’s families lived in these towns for centuries, but their stories were lost on the journey to America. Gates reveals the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Joy Behar Discovers Her Grandfather's Immigrant Story
S11 E2 - 4m 3s
Joy Behar's grandfather sought a new life in America, but after only four years moved back to Calabria, Italy in 1907. He then married her grandmother, Francesca. He ultimately moved back to Pennsylvania and left her behind, where he was able to make enough money to send back for her. Francesca met him there in 1911 where they had their first child, Joy's mother, but Francesca passed away shortly.
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Amanda Seyfried Discovers Ancestor Was an Army Musician
S11 E1 - 4m 13s
Amanda's third great grandfather, Peter Friesell, was living in Pennsylvania with his wife Lydia and their daughter in 1860. He voluntarily enlisted in the Civil War to fight for the Union to end slavery. He ultimately served as a musician, playing the fife. He risked his life and survived.
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Lea Salonga Uncovers Her German Ancestry
S11 E1 - 3m 47s
Lea Salonga has relatives who believe her maternal great great grandfather, Pedro Malhabor, was a German physicist. He arrived to the Philippines in the early 1870s.
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Larger Than Life Preview
S11 E1 - 30s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen. Moving from a naval base in the Philippines to a small town bakery in Pennsylvania to steamships on the Atlantic Ocean, Lea and Amanda hear stories of relatives who survived wars, murders, and heart-wrenching ordeals.
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Season 11: Extended Trailer
S11 - 3m 13s
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for a new season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides twenty compelling guests deep into their family trees, revealing surprising stories that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.
Schedule
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Finding Your Roots
La Famiglia
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Exploring the Italian roots of television host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli. -
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Finding Your Roots
La Famiglia
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Exploring the Italian roots of television host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli. -
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Finding Your Roots
La Famiglia
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Exploring the Italian roots of television host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli. -
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Finding Your Roots
La Famiglia
Monday
Jan 20
1 Hour
Exploring the Italian roots of television host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Tuesday
Jan 21
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Tuesday
Jan 21
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Wednesday
Jan 22
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Saturday
Jan 25
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Saturday
Jan 25
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Sunday
Jan 26
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Monday
Jan 27
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Stranger Than Fiction
Monday
Jan 27
1 Hour
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove. -
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Finding Your Roots
Dreamers One and All
Tuesday
Jan 28
1 Hour
Exploring the ancestry of actress Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen includes traveling across Europe and Thailand. -
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Finding Your Roots
Dreamers One and All
Tuesday
Jan 28
1 Hour
Exploring the ancestry of actress Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen includes traveling across Europe and Thailand. -
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Finding Your Roots
Dreamers One and All
Wednesday
Jan 29
1 Hour
Exploring the ancestry of actress Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen includes traveling across Europe and Thailand.
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