Lisa Ling’s Grandmother Escapes War in Hong Kong by Foot
In this clip, Lisa Ling reflects on her grandmother fleeing Hong Kong in 1941 when Japan invaded the region, enduring extreme hardships for the future of her family.
#FindingYourRoots airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on PBS. In the February 25 episode, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Laura Linney and journalists Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien—telling them stories of tricksters, scoundrels and outright criminals, who nevertheless laid the groundwork for their success.
Watch the full episode at: https://www.pbs.org/weta/finding-your-roots/watch/episodes/criminal-kind