Episode

Who Do You Think You Are?: Spike Lee

Name: Who Do You Think You Are?: Spike Lee
Released: 2010-04-30
Duration: 42 min
Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Kudrow, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Broderick

Who Do You Think You Are?Season 12010-04-30

Overview

Spike begins his journey in Atlanta, Georgia, where his grandmother Zimmie worked in the segregated Southern systems for many years. Here, Spike follows the trail of his ancestors dating back to the Civil War and discovers a shocking family connection.

Details

Series: Who Do You Think You Are?
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 7
Air date: 2010-04-30
Runtime: 42 min

Episode context

Spike Lee is Episode 7 in Season 1 of Who Do You Think You Are?. It aired on 2010-04-30. The runtime is 42 min.

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