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Finding Your Roots S6E8 — Slave Trade
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Finding Your Roots•Season 6•Episode 8

Slave Trade

6.8/10 · 48 votesFeb 11, 202060 min

Ranked #16 of 16 in Season 6•−0.9 vs season avg

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Questlove, S. Epatha Merkerson and Ava DuVernay explore the unexpected places where their ancestors were scattered by slavery.

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Episode Summary

"Slave Trade" is episode 8 of Finding Your Roots season 6. It scored 6.8/10 from 48 votes, ranking #16 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 11, 2020.

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