TV on DVD: 'Exploring Our Roots,' 'Power of Myth'

EXPLORING OUR ROOTS

Documentary This new collection of historian Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s various PBS series spotlights DNA analysis, genealogy and oral history, tracing the intertwined ancestry of renowned Americans. Set includes "Faces of America" (Meryl Streep, Kristi Yamaguchi), "African American Lives" (Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg) and "African American Lives 2" (Morgan Freeman, Tina Turner).

List price $50, PBS.

THE POWER OF MYTH

WITH JOSEPH CAMPBELL

Documentary Bill Moyers' enduring '80s conversations explore the role of mythology in our experience of the physical world and the spiritual realm, discussing its effect on religions, traditions, storytelling and more.

Extras Moyers' interview with George Lucas on "Star Wars" and mythology, unaired footage, viewers guide booklet.

List price $50, Acorn.

Also out

RICH MAN, POOR MAN

Blockbuster 1976 miniseries made stars of Nick Nolte and Peter Strauss, playing brothers. It follows Irwin Shaw's bestselling novel from World War II to the tumultuous '60s, plus Strauss adds new premiere commentary; $80 for nine discs, A&E.

ONCE AN EAGLE Sam Elliott and Cliff Potts play military careerists from opposing moral perspectives in this 1976 miniseries; $20 for two discs, Timeless.

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