Extras

Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family
An 1850 census may hold the key to Lee’s affinity to his grandma’s fun-loving family.
Clues About Lee Daniels’ Fun-Loving Side of the Family

Tune in to our season premiere this week with filmmakers Rebecca Hall and Lee Daniels.
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Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection
Lee Daniels learns about his ancestors’ very restrictive “free” existence in Delaware.
Lee Daniels Delves into a Special Family Connection

Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties
Lee Daniels discovers surprising familial ties between his biological grandparents.
Lee Daniels Discovers Surprising Familial Ties

Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow
Lee is shocked when his celebrity DNA cousin is revealed to be Mia Farrow.
Lee Daniels Is DNA Cousins with Mia Farrow

One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington
A newspaper article reveals the myriad accomplishments of Rebecca’s great-grandfather.
One of the Most Prominent African Americans in Washington

“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery
"Passing" helps Rebecca Hall bring questions about her grandfather's ethnicity into focus.
“Passing” Helps Rebecca Hall Uncover a Family Mystery

Rebecca Hall Discovers Her Ancestors’ Ethnicities
The 1910 census holds clues about the true ethnicity of Rebecca Hall’s grandfather.