PBS Documentaries Amazon ChannelAfrican American Lives (2006) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch African American Lives online in HD.
African American Lives — Storyline
African American Lives is a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis.
Gates has written an associated book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past, which was published in early 2009.
Cast & Crew
African American Lives — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2006-02-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6/10 (1 votes) |
African American Lives — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Listening to our Past (2006-02-01)
- E2: The Promise of Freedom (2006-02-01)
- E3: Searching for Our Names (2006-02-08)
- E4: Beyond the Middle Passage (2006-02-08)
Season 2
- E1: The Road Home (2008-02-02) — early 20th century
- E2: A Way Out of No Way (2008-02-09) — late 1800's to the Civil War
- E3: We Come from People (2008-02-16) — Early years of the United States
- E4: The Past is Another Century (2008-02-23) — DNA
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does African American Lives have? 2 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Where can I watch African American Lives? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
