Alfre Woodard learns about slaves' kinship networks... | Who Do You Think You Are? (US)

Actress Alfre Woodard researches her grandfather's roots. She discovers a relative who endured a horrifying period in American history but managed to accomplish an extraordinary feat.

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[GoodBeetsME]

One of the best actresses ever, in my humble opinion.

[lovingmayberry]

Have always loved this woman and her talent as an actor. Would love to see her in more films!

[juliau]

it blows my mind to see so many people who did not know their great grand father or great grandmother.
growing up with my great great grandmother, my great grand mother on my grandmothers side and grand fathers side, and my grand parents. seeing and hearing a very different side of this story.

[cheshirewatz]

So disappointing that after hearing about the pain, displacement and trauma of what an enslaved child went through some commenters first reaction is 'but what about ...' Can't people just be humbled and listen?

[somtoakah]

Great to see her fine and well at 72, great research

[AngelaWray-vwdz]

There are a few Woodard families here in the Washington, DC area.

[Payneview]

Usually they were bought from other Africans, not "stolen". If you're going to wallow in the past, at least get the facts right.