Oprah’s Roots: An African American Lives Special

Citation:

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 2007. Oprah’s Roots: An African American Lives Special. Writer, narrator, and executive producer. One-hour program, PBS, January 24, 2007.
Oprah’s Roots: An African American Lives Special

Abstract:

Finding Oprahs Roots, a companion to the book by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., features Oprah, showing by her example, that it is possible to build an African American family tree. Excerpts from the Oprahs Roots documentary are combined with comments from many of the experts featured in the film including genealogist Tony Burroughs and historian John Thornton. Powerful storytelling and a clear how-to guide make this DVD a unique educational resource.