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Profiles of society's most iconic figures and the lives of those they've inspired.
An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.
Seasons
1. Spike Lee
Air Date: 2020-06-05
Lee’s film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.
2. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Air Date: 2020-06-05
The Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.
3. Stevie Wonder
Air Date: 2020-06-05
Discovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.
4. Oprah Winfrey
Air Date: 2020-06-05
Winfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.
5. Gloria Steinem
Air Date: 2020-06-05
A woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.
6. Big Bird
Air Date: 2020-06-05
The beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.
7. Jane Goodall
Air Date: 2020-06-05
The animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.
8. Aly Raisman
Air Date: 2020-06-05
The perseverance Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.
9. Yara Shahidi
Air Date: 2020-06-05
Shahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.
10. Misty Copeland
Air Date: 2020-06-05
The groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.
1. Viola Davis
Air Date: 2022-03-03
The Oscar winner's advocacy for women of color inspires a Nigerian woman to start an organization to help women and young girls in her country.
2. Sandra Oh
Air Date: 2022-03-03
Emboldened by Oh's "it's an honor just to be Asian" proclamation at the Emmys, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Air Date: 2022-03-03
An op-ed written by the NBA legend leads a Latino activist to create an organization devoted to uniting communities of color in L.A.
4. Billy Porter
Air Date: 2022-03-03
Porter's tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.
5. Jane Fonda
Air Date: 2022-03-03
The outspoken activist's TED Talk on life's third act encourages a woman on the verge of 60 to forge ahead in a new career instead of retiring.
6. Ava DuVernay
Air Date: 2022-03-03
Inspired by the award-winning director's work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.
7. Malala Yousafzai
Air Date: 2022-03-03
The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls' education and freedom from child marriage.
8. Laird Hamilton
Air Date: 2022-03-03
Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.
9. André Leon Talley
Air Date: 2022-03-03
The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.
10. Selena Gomez
Air Date: 2023-03-09
Selena's honesty about her mental health gives two people the courage to speak out about their own challenges.
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Rating
5.0/10
Release Date
2020-06-05
Episodes
20 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Matador Content
Cutler Productions