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Mexican Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes conflicting, elements.

English
  • Originally Aired February 1, 2022
  • Runtime 52 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created December 8, 2021 by
    yemaozitwu15
  • Modified January 24, 2023 by
    jdilibe