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.
Showing Season 2 of 2
Season 2
2022
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01. Viola Davis
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.
02. Sandra Oh
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.
03. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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.
04. Billy Porter
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.
05. Jane Fonda
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.
06. Ava DuVernay
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.
07. Malala Yousafzai
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.
08. Laird Hamilton
2022-03-03
Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.
09. André Leon Talley
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
2023-03-09
Selena's honesty about her mental health gives two people the courage to speak out about their own challenges.
