# Where to watch African American Lives (2006) in the UK

> African American Lives (2006) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2006  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T08:32:42.071Z)  

## Synopsis

African American Lives is a PBS television miniseries hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr., focusing on African American genealogical research. The family histories of prominent African Americans are explored using traditional genealogic techniques as well as genetic analysis.

Gates has written an associated book, In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past, which was published in early 2009.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch African American Lives in the UK?**

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## Sources

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