Finding Your Roots

Faith and Rebellion

Clip: Season 1 Episode 6 | 4m 43s  | Video has closed captioning.

The story of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s third great grandfather’s central role in creating a religious community, and her father’s ultimate rejection of it.

Aired: 04/22/12

Rating: NR

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Finding Your Roots: Season 10

A new season of Finding Your Roots is streaming now! Tune in to PBS on Tuesdays at 8/7 for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.

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