FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

Our American Stories Episode one explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. Featured guests include:  Mike Nichols, Kristi Yamaguchi and Yo-Yo Ma.

FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

Becoming American Episode two explores the many journeys to becoming American that defined the “Century of Immigration” (1820s-1924) and transformed the United States from a sleepy agrarian country into a booming industrial power. Featured guests include: Stephen Colbert, Mario Batali, Queen Noor and Kristi Yamaguchi.

FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

Making America Episode three tells the story of the peopling of the New World, how land came to define the settling and identity of America and how the guests’ ancestors were part of this history. Featured guests include: Meryl Streep, Eva Longoria and Yo-Yo Ma.

FACES OF AMERICA WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.

Know Thyself

Episode four takes up the ancestor search where the historical record leaves off and links the guests’ distinctive family histories to the broader history of “the family of man.” Featured guests include: Elizabeth Alexander, Meryl Streep, Mike Nichols, Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria.