Episode
Who Do You Think You Are?: Emmitt Smith
Overview
Emmitt Smith is an NFL Hall of Fame running back who, since retirement, has devoted himself to business and giving back to the community. But recently, he decided to embark on a journey inward, tracing his family's past. It was a journey that took him beyond his wildest expectations, discovering not only his African roots, but his connections to slave owners in Virginia.
Details
- Series
- Who Do You Think You Are?
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2010-03-12
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Emmitt Smith is Episode 2 in Season 1 of Who Do You Think You Are?. It aired on 2010-03-12. The runtime is 42 min.
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