African American Lives
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Canada DVD detailsActor: Benjamin Carson Sr., Henry Louis Gates, Mae C. Jemison, T.D. Jakes, Whoopi GoldbergBrand: African American Producer: Jesse Sweet DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.33:1 Running Time: 240 minutes DVD Release Date: 2006-05-02 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: PBS DVD Reviews of African American LivesDVD Review: Really, really good television
A wonderful PBS program hosted by Henry Louis Gates. With the aid of historians and geneologists, Professor Gates researches his own history and that of several prominent African Americans. Each guest speaks of his or her own knowledge of their ancestors and Professor Gates fills in the gaps using census records, estate diaries, archives and DNA. Everyone is in some way surprised by what they learn concerning their lineage. Professor Gates is a gifted communicator, and the interaction between he and his guests is very interesting. I loved the segments with him and his dad and aunt. The parts regarding slavery are very moving--it's sobering to see how human beings were put on the level of oxen or cattle with some records not even listing their names. The guests appeared to be deeply touched when told of their enslaved ancestors. I would highly recommend this well made, fascinating DVD to anyone who is interested in geneology or African American issues, or really anyone.
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