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Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of Alex Haley's Roots -- Looking Back & Looking AheadRoots made television history when it debuted 40 years ago. Now this powerful story of Alex Haley's African ancestors is back for a new generation.

Ben Affleck Explains Why He Asked PBS Host Not To Reveal His Ancestor Owned Slaves On 'Roots' ShowActor-director Ben Affleck wrote a lengthy post on his Facebook page explaining his refusal to reveal an ancestor who owned slaves on the PBS show 'Finding Your Roots.'

WikiLeaked Sony Emails Reveal Ben Affleck Told Producers Not To Reveal His Slave-Owning Ancestor On PBS 'Roots' ShowOutspoken, progressive actor Ben Affleck is not outspoken when it comes to one branch of his family tree.