African American Lives (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2006, African American Lives is a documentary series.
What it’s about. African American Lives is a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis. Gates has written an associated book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past, which was published in early 2009.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, African American Lives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch African American Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of African American Lives tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch African American Lives (2006)?
- In US, African American Lives is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is African American Lives worth watching?
- African American Lives holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was African American Lives released?
- African American Lives was released in 2006.