Since the premiere of his groundbreaking series African American Lives (2006) through the first season of Finding Your Roots (2012), noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper trail left behind by our ancestors and the world
WAKE UP with BWW 2/24/2016 - HOLD ON TO ME DARLING, BILLY ELLIOT on Tour and More!
by Jessica Khan - February 24, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HOLD ON TO ME DARLING starts off-Broadway and BILLY ELLIOT heads across the UK!...
by Jessica Khan - February 24, 2016
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: HOLD ON TO ME DARLING starts off-Broadway and BILLY ELLIOT heads across the UK!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Neil Patrick Harris Uncovers His Ancestors on Tonight's FINDING YOUR ROOTS on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2016
Neil Patrick Harris is featured on tonight's episode of PBS's FINDING YOUR ROOTS. In the sneak peek below, the Tony and Emmy winner finds out about his ancestors who arrived in America in 1618!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2016
Neil Patrick Harris is featured on tonight's episode of PBS's FINDING YOUR ROOTS. In the sneak peek below, the Tony and Emmy winner finds out about his ancestors who arrived in America in 1618!...
Gravitas Ventures Acquires Rights to Sundance Winner JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2016
Following an award-winning showing at the Sundance Film Festival, Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. VOD and DVD rights as well as all Canadian rights to “Jim: The James Foley Story.” The pivotal film makes its television debut February 6 on HBO....
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2016
Following an award-winning showing at the Sundance Film Festival, Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. VOD and DVD rights as well as all Canadian rights to “Jim: The James Foley Story.” The pivotal film makes its television debut February 6 on HBO....
HBO Acquires Rights to Documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, Debuting 2/6
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2016
HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. TV rights to Brian Oakes' powerful documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, about the life, death and legacy of journalist James Foley, who was murdered by ISIS in 2014, it was announced today....
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2016
HBO Documentary Films has acquired the U.S. TV rights to Brian Oakes' powerful documentary JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY, about the life, death and legacy of journalist James Foley, who was murdered by ISIS in 2014, it was announced today....
The Kennedy Center Sets 2015 Page-to-Stage New Play Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2015
The Kennedy Center hosts its 14th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Today, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2015, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The 14th Annual Page-to-Stage event showcases more than ...
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2015
The Kennedy Center hosts its 14th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Today, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2015, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The 14th Annual Page-to-Stage event showcases more than ...
The Kennedy Center Sets 2015 Page-to-Stage New Play Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
The Kennedy Center hosts its 14th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2015, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The 14th Annual Page-to-Stage event showcases more th...
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
The Kennedy Center hosts its 14th annual Page-to-Stage new play festival from Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7, 2015, featuring more than 50 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work. The 14th Annual Page-to-Stage event showcases more th...
VIDEO: Larry Wilmore Calls Out Ben Affleck for His Slave-Owning Ancestry
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015
On last night's THE NIGHTLY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Larry Wilmore shared a new segment for the show he called, "It Turns Out Ben Affleck's Ancestors May Have Owned Mine."...
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015
On last night's THE NIGHTLY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Larry Wilmore shared a new segment for the show he called, "It Turns Out Ben Affleck's Ancestors May Have Owned Mine."...
BLACK-ISH, GET ON UP, Jennifer Hudson Among Nominees of 46th ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS
by Movies News Desk - December 09, 2014
Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One....
by Movies News Desk - December 09, 2014
Nominations have been revealed for the 46th annual NAACP Image Awards. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, and be broadcast live on TV One....
But, Wait! What's Premiering This Week; September 21st-27th?
by Matt Tamanini - September 21, 2014
The next week sees the kickoff of the 2014 Fall TV Season, with loads of shows premiering each week. From new shows like MADAM SECRETARY and GOTHAM debuting to fan favorites like THE GOOD WIFE and MODERN FAMILY returning, there will be no shortage of shows to watch this week. So, check out our list ...
by Matt Tamanini - September 21, 2014
The next week sees the kickoff of the 2014 Fall TV Season, with loads of shows premiering each week. From new shows like MADAM SECRETARY and GOTHAM debuting to fan favorites like THE GOOD WIFE and MODERN FAMILY returning, there will be no shortage of shows to watch this week. So, check out our list ...
PBS Announces Full Fall Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014
PBS announced today an expansive fall primetime lineup that launches with the premiere of Ken Burns's seven-part series THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY,...
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2014
PBS announced today an expansive fall primetime lineup that launches with the premiere of Ken Burns's seven-part series THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY,...
Oxford Film Festival 2014 Official Lineup Announced
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013
The festival is proud to present the lineup for the 2014 film festival to be held February 6-9, 2014....
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013
The festival is proud to present the lineup for the 2014 film festival to be held February 6-9, 2014....
Shelley Morrison and Walter Dominguez Presents New Documentary
by Samantha Vega - February 20, 2013
Shelley Morrison (Rosario on “Will and Grace”) and husband WalterDominguez have completed a documentary entitled “Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery” about Walter's journey to find answers about his grandfather Emilio's (Tata) early life and possible involvement in the Mexican Revolutio...
by Samantha Vega - February 20, 2013
Shelley Morrison (Rosario on “Will and Grace”) and husband WalterDominguez have completed a documentary entitled “Weaving the Past: Journey of Discovery” about Walter's journey to find answers about his grandfather Emilio's (Tata) early life and possible involvement in the Mexican Revolutio...
Samuel L. Jackson Among Stars to be Featured on PBS's FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2012
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS series that explores race, culture and identity through the genealogy and genetics of some of America's best-known personalities, amps up the star power in its five remaining episodes. ...
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2012
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the PBS series that explores race, culture and identity through the genealogy and genetics of some of America's best-known personalities, amps up the star power in its five remaining episodes. ...
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Debuts 3/25 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the 12th series from Professor Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institu...
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the 12th series from Professor Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institu...
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Debuts 3/25 on PBS
by Kelsey Denette - March 23, 2012
The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the 12th series from Professor Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institu...
by Kelsey Denette - March 23, 2012
The basic drive to discover who we are and where we come from is at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the 12th series from Professor Gates, the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institu...
PBS Announces Programming Line-Up for 2012 'Black History Month'
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
PBS announced today an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012....
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
PBS announced today an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012....
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