A family turns to science in their struggle to rediscover a history obscured by slavery.

Lee and Liza's Family Tree NOVA

Premiered November 22, 2023
Lee and Liza's Family Tree

With the help of scientists and genealogists, filmmaker Byron Hurt and his family members search for their ancestors. Follow their journey as they hunt for new details of a history long obscured by the enduring legacy of slavery.

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