Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America

The story

Actor Courtney B. Vance hosts this special celebrating Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s work with focus on his five quintessential documentary series about American, African and African American history for PBS.

Cast & crew

Courtney B. VanceSelf - Host

Ken BurnsSelf - Director and Producer

Deepak ChopraSelf - Author

Kwame Anthony Appiah

Kwame Anthony AppiahSelf - New York Univeristy

Jelani CobbSelf - Columbia University

Eric Deggans

Eric DeggansSelf - NPR Television Critic

Drew Gilpin Faust

Drew Gilpin FaustSelf - Harvard University

Jodie FosterSelf - Actress and Director

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.Self - Professor, Author and Filmmaker

Paula Kerger

Paula KergerSelf - President of PBS

LL Cool JSelf - Musician and Actor

Dyllan McGee

Dyllan McGeeSelf - Executive Produce