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Brendan Fraser discovers his great-great grandfather was fired for striking, and responded by shooting at the man who replaced him in the job! It appears that no criminal case was ever brought against the man, an Irish immigrant making his way in the turbulent Pennsylvania coal mines.

Brendan Fraser is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation with roles in films such as Encino Man (1992), The Mummy trilogy (1999–2008), Gods and Monsters (1998), Crash (2004) and most recently The Whale (2022). Fraser's starring role in The Whale earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Canadian to win this category.

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Finding Your Roots
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides influential guests deep into the branches of their family trees, revealing surprising stories of forgotten ancestors that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.