These three guests' families have long been engaged in the battle for freedom and civil rights, but they had no idea that those principles were passed down through generations of ancestors. Ben Affleck's mother was a Freedom Rider in 1964 and her roots include the 19th-century spiritualist Almon French, who attempted to heal the bereaved masses in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Frankly, I did not know who the other two guests were this episode, but still found it interesting how all three were able to connect themselves to the slave issue, but also the Revolutionary War. I have a strong interest in Affleck, though, so it was neat to see his connection to a spiritualist and other historical figures.
The demand for Almon Bruce French's book went up... and the connection between Affleck and Matt Damon is priceless.
Frankly, I did not know who the other two guests were this episode, but still found it interesting how all three were able to connect themselves to the slave issue, but also the Revolutionary War. I have a strong interest in Affleck, though, so it was neat to see his connection to a spiritualist and other historical figures.
The demand for Almon Bruce French's book went up... and the connection between Affleck and Matt Damon is priceless.
