Bibliograph

Faces of America, with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., PBS

Type

Label

Faces of America, with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., PBS

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Faces of America

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

516446427

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally broadcast as a four episode documentary by PBS on February 10, 17, 27, and March 3, 2010

Responsibility statement

PBS

Runtime

240

Series statement

PBS

Sub title

with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Summary

Faces of America introduces a wide range of cultural figures--representing a vast range of cultural and ethnic roots--to their ancestors and their stories, from the old country through the journey to America. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of authors, actors, musicians, athletes, educators, intellectuals and discovers stories and figures that had been forgotten or lost through the generations. Through original documents and photos, the program explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with new immigrants in the 20th century. Along the way, Gates offers up a rich pageant of immigrant stories and reminds viewers that, if you trace the lineage of almost any American family back far enough, you will find an immigrant story

Technique

live action

Contributor