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Have you ever asked yourself the age-old question of ‘where did I come from?’ and ‘how did my family end up living in South Africa?’
This April, the HISTORY Channel has your back, with a look at the dynamics of researching your genealogical line in South Africa, The brand-new once-off local documentary special Your People My People takes four South African strangers on a quest to trace their ancestry and discover the science and history behind DNA testing which ultimately shaped who they are. One will be blindsided, while for another the result will expose surprising links to a historical global figure.
The four travel to places and spaces in history and participate in activities based on their gene pool. From an emotional reenactment of the Battle of Blood River to spending a sun-beaten day as indentured labourers, they learn as much about themselves as they do each other.
“Your People My People” is about a group of South Africans that journey into the past based on the results of a DNA test that maps their identity,” says producer Julie Laurenz. “They are really hoping to dig up the truth about their ancestry, why their families ended up in Southern Africa and how their story fits into history.”
This once-off special airs on Sunday, April 19 at 20:15 and will inspire HISTORY viewers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery.
This is followed on April 11 by White Supremacy: Going Under, which tells the extraordinary stories of three people who infiltrated white hate groups in an effort to bring them down from the inside. These individuals unknowingly become part of fighting something far larger – the fight against the tight network of American white supremacy groups that are growing bolder and stronger every day.
Divided States on April 18 is a mini-series that documents the blatant acts of anti-Semitism, homophobia and racism which appear to be on the rise in America. Against the backdrop of the current state of hate in America, we find and explore the lives of characters who have experienced hate in their own lives and have emerged from that experience transformed to spread a positive message.
The look at extremism will culminate on May 2 with America On Fire, where we find Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charlie Leduff going deep inside the American militia movement to uncover their roots, motivations and goals, in an increasingly polarized world.
In this challenging time of social distancing, HISTORY DStv 186 remains committed to bringing you the best in storytelling with local commissions, documentaries, factual re-enactments, award-winning specials and series. We are #hereforyou.
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