Michael Douglas uncovers his family’s Revolutionary War heritage on ‘Finding Your Roots’

Prepare to be amazed as Michael Douglas delves into his family’s past on ‘Finding Your Roots’. In a surprising turn of events, the legendary actor discovers the prominent role his fourth great-grandfather, John Neilson, played in the Revolutionary War. Neilson’s courageous act of reading the Declaration of Independence aloud in public in New Brunswick has been immortalized with a statue at Monument Square Park. As Douglas explores his ancestry, he uncovers not only his ancestor’s revolutionary legacy but also the less savory fact that Neilson was a slave owner. Join us as we follow Michael Douglas on a journey through history, revealing the highs and lows of his family’s past. Don’t miss this gripping episode of ‘Finding Your Roots’ on Thirteen/PBS and NJ PBS.