Stranger Than Fiction

Season 11 Episode 3

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals inspiring ancestors of novelist Amy Tan & poet Rita Dove.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove, tracing lineages that run from a plantation in Maryland to a speakeasy in Washington, DC to a village in central China. Along the way, Amy and Rita reimagine themselves as they learn the true stories of the people who laid the groundwork for their success—and inspired their art.

AIR DATE 1/21/25

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About Finding Your Roots

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories. The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Broadcast Dates

#808 - Songs of the Past |
Tuesday, Jun 10 at 7pm TPT 2
#808 - Songs of the Past |
Wednesday, Jun 11 at 1am TPT 2
#808 - Songs of the Past |
Wednesday, Jun 11 at 2pm TPT 2
#808 - Songs of the Past |
Saturday, Jun 14 at 5pm TPT 2
#808 - Songs of the Past |
Monday, Jun 16 at 4pm TPT 2

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