Finding Your Roots

Episode Eight Preview: Pioneers

Preview: Season 3 Episode 8 | 25s  | Video has closed captioning.

Discover how Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros are connected to pioneers who broke new ground and paved the way for their modern day descendants to continue shaping our culture.

Aired: 02/23/16

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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