This three part series examines the facts behind a common assumption for most of recorded history: that human beings can be divided into racial groups. In this first program racial characteristics - skin color, disease, evolution and genetics - are consi dered. African American and Asian American athletes discover, through sequencing their own DNA, they have more in common with other "races" than they thought. Written, produced and directed by Christine Herbes-Sommers; narrated by CCH Pounder. Se e also DVD, AT # 67814. Closed captioned.