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| View Larger Image | 60 Minutes - Roots (October 7, 2007) | DVD-R
| List Price: | $17.99 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 1 to 2 days |
| | Binding: | DVD-R | | Run Time: | 13 minutes | | Studio: | CBS | | Number of Discs: | | | Release Date: | October 23, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 152,459nd |
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Airdate: 10/07/07 Marion West, a Missouri rancher, and Vy Higginsen, a New York City gospel director, never knew they were related until a blood test traced their ancestry back generations and found a common caucasian relative. The problem is, similar tests also told Vy she had ancestors in numerous African tribes and various countries. Lesley Stahl reports on this new field of genetic genealogy, which some say promises its customers more than it can deliver.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. |
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