As seen on NBC Stars trace their family roots through history — "Fascinating" --The New York Times "Brings history alive in a way rarely seen on television ? satisfying emotional journeys" --The Philadelphia Inquirer ... more » To know who you are, you have to know where you came from. In this fascinating reality series, seven celebrities share their life-altering discoveries. Working with genealogists, historians, and researchers, they travel the world to uncover the secrets and surprises in their family trees. Sarah Jessica Parker?s (Sex and the City) search leads back to the Salem witch trials. Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith follows his slave ancestors to Benin. Lisa Kudrow (Friends) learns the truth of her great-grandmother?s fate in the Holocaust. Tony® winner Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller?s Day Off, Glory) traces his family to battlefields in France and America. Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) unearths her royal connections. Oscar® winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking) explores the racy life of her grandmother. And Emmy® -winning director Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X) meets a relative he didn?t know he had. Intriguing, moving, and ultimately uplifting, this series proves that genealogy is more than a pastime. It?s a journey through history that changes everything.« less
Actors:Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith Studio:Acorn Media Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 03/15/2011 Release Year: 2011 Run Time: 4hr 53min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 8 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English