Roots Less Traveled

Follow two family members as they set out on an adventure to solve a mystery in their family tree. Along the way they gain a newfound bond for each other while uncovering their shared heritage. From rumors of a relative who sailed on the Titanic to stories of homesteaders forging new paths, our duo will discover the truth behind the tales that have been passed down in their family.

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S3 E1 - Finding Freedom in South Jersey
October 2, 2021
19min
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The Truitt family learns that their African American ancestors were farmers and landowners pre-emancipation with the help from an amazing family of Quakers.
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S3 E2 - The Desire for Freedom
October 9, 2021
19min
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A poignant journey starts from an enslaved family's Kentucky roots and their progression to freedom through a monumental court case, an arduous trek across three states and the start of the American dream.
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S3 E3 - True Family Bonding
October 30, 2021
19min
TV-G
A brother and sister seek out their Japanese heritage.
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S3 E4 - The Price of Freedom
November 6, 2021
19min
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Gwendolyn and her daughter, Gabrielle, discover that her great-grandfather was liberated on one of the most significant days of President Abraham Lincoln's presidency and later became a hero with the U.S. Colored Troops 1st Infantry in the Civil War.
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