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African American Lives

HistoryDocumentary7+ (TV-PG)2006 - Present2 Seasons
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African American Lives (2006 - 2023)

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History Documentary Rated: 7+ (TV-PG)2006 - Present2 Seasons

This 4 part PBS series attempts to trace the roots of 8 guests using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis.African American Lives has one or more episodes available for purchase on Apple TV, and available for purchase on Prime Video. It's a documentary and history show with 8 episodes over 2 seasons. African American Lives is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (156 votes).

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African American Lives offers a unique perspective on history and genealogy, using a combination of oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis to trace the roots of its guests. This approach provides a deeply personal and engaging way to learn about history.

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The show has been well-received by audiences, with an IMDb rating of 7.9 out of 10. This suggests that viewers find African American Lives to be informative, engaging, and well-produced.

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As a PBS series, African American Lives is part of a trusted network known for its high-quality documentaries. The show's focus on history and documentary storytelling makes it a great choice for viewers interested in these genres.

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African American Lives Season 2 Overview

Feb 6, 2008 - Feb 13, 2008

Season 2 of African American Lives has 4 episodes that are available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV.

African American Lives Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 04 The Past Is Another Country
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S02 E04The Past Is Another Country
Feb 13, 2008

Episode four presents fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages, thanks to DNA analysis, including a groundbreaking study linking Professor Gates to...

S02 E04 of African American Lives is available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV.

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Season 02, Episode 03 We Come from People
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Season 02, Episode 02 A Way Out of No Way
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S02 E02 A Way Out of No Way
Feb 6, 2008

Episode two continues to trace the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War, featuring such stories...

S02 E02 of African American Lives is available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV.

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African American Lives Season 1 Overview

Feb 1, 2006 - Feb 8, 2006

Season 1 of African American Lives has 4 episodes that are available for Rent or Purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV.

African American Lives Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 04 Beyond the Middle Passage
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Season 01, Episode 03 Searching for Our Names
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Season 01, Episode 02 The Promise of Freedom
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S01 E02 The Promise of Freedom
Feb 1, 2006

From the early 20th century to the end of the Civil War, a look at how African Americans defined their...

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African American Lives has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (156 votes). The show is not very popular with Reelgood users lately.

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African American Lives Overview

This 4 part PBS series attempts to trace the roots of 8 guests using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis.

Age rating: 7+ (TV-PG)
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Number of episodes: 8 Episodes

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Related Genres: HistoryDocumentary
Original Release Date: Feb 1, 2006
Show Status: Currently Running
Next episode release: TBA