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1 online resource (streaming video file) (51 min. 21 sec.) ; 309228313 bytes |
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Who Do You Think You Are? ; Series 6, Episode 1 |
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Broadcaster Andrew Denton is perhaps best known for his in-depth interview series Enough Rope and his inquisitive mind, but now is his chance to investigate his own story in the premiere episode of the new Australian series of Who Do You Think You Are? A generation ago Andrew's family anglicised their name from Ditkofsky to Denton, a decision taken to keep members safe at a time of entrenched racial intolerance. Andrew's father, author Kit Denton walked away from his Jewish ancestry when he married a catholic woman and became a proud atheist. For these reasons Andrew Denton's knowledge of his Jewish roots until now has been scant.On the trail of his ancestors, Andrew's journey takes him to London where he learns of his great grandfather's stand against anti-Semitic street thugs. He then journeys to the district of Grodno in what was the Russian Empire, now Belarus to find out more. Andrew is excited by the prospect of meeting descendants of his Great Grandfather who fathered twelve children. He finds none - instead the horrors of the Holocaust crash down on him.Andrew Denton discovers that despite the Nazi's best attempts to eradicate his family, one branch remains alive in Israel. There for the first time he discovers that his family is believed to be traced back to the medieval scholar Rashi who in turn is believed to be a descendant of King David, a revered figure in Judaism and hero of the famous story of David and Goliath.The sixth series cast of acclaimed genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are stars Rebecca Gibney, Jacki Weaver, Richard Roxburgh, Amanda Keller, Adam Goodes, Lisa McCune, and Paul McDermott. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) CC **Series Return**Follow the conversation on twitter: #WDYTYA |
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Broadcast 2014-07-08 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: PG |
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Genealogy.
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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
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Interracial marriage -- Social aspects.
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Television personalities -- Psychology.
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Television producers and directors.
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England -- London.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Manning, Jane, director
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Mellick, Richard, cast
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Denton, Andrew, contributor
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