Who Do You Think You Are? (2010 - 2012): Spike Lee

Spike Lee is one of America's best-known film directors. He has done more than anyone in his generation to bring African-American history and experience to the screen. The name of his production company, 40 Acres and a Mule, refers to the broken promise made by the federal government to provide ex-slaves with land and a mule. However, Spike does not know much about his mother's slave ancestry and in this journey he hopes to discover more about his slave roots and the people who owned his ancestors.