Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1
Spike LeeLee's film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.29m2
Lin-Manuel MirandaThe Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.29m3
Stevie WonderDiscovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.29m4
Oprah WinfreyWinfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.29m5
Gloria SteinemA woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.29m6
Big BirdThe beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.29m7
Jane GoodallThe animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.29m8
Aly RaismanThe perseverance Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.29m9
Yara ShahidiShahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.29m10
Misty CopelandThe groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.29m
Spike LeeLee's film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.29m2Lin-Manuel MirandaThe Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.29m3Stevie WonderDiscovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.29m4Oprah WinfreyWinfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.29m5Gloria SteinemA woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.29m6Big BirdThe beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.29m7Jane GoodallThe animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.29m8Aly RaismanThe perseverance Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.29m9Yara ShahidiShahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.29m10Misty CopelandThe groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.29m
