Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Uncovering America

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.

Top Cast

Courtney B. VanceSelf - Host

Ken BurnsSelf - Director and Producer

Deepak ChopraSelf - Author

Kwame Anthony AppiahSelf - New York Univeristy

Jelani CobbSelf - Columbia University

Eric DeggansSelf - NPR Television Critic

Drew Gilpin FaustSelf - Harvard University

Jodie FosterSelf - Actress and Director