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# Lena Dunham's Ancestors' Heartbreaking Story of Survival
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/extras/lena-dunhams-ancestors-heartbreaking-story-of-survival/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:11:31.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T14:28:34.000Z
- Description: Lena Dunham's journey to uncover her family's past reveals a connection to the Holocaust.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Finding Your Roots, #ZZZ_Show_855aaf88-37bb-4949-872a-c4646a613145, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_2699e472-b7ae-4616-ab06-1b33a2bec5ef, #extra

Lena Dunham embarks on a poignant journey to uncover her family's past, revealing a deep connection to the Holocaust. From discovering ancestors' records in Poland to the heartbreaking story of survival and loss during World War II, this video offers a powerful glimpse into history and Dunham's personal legacy.