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.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Lee’s film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Discovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Winfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: A woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The perseverance Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: Shahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.
Air date: 2020-06-05
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: The groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.
