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Seasons

2020

7

An inventive approach to biographies of iconic figures in society by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Spike Lee

Lee's film School Daze propels an educator to become the president of a historically black college.

S1 • E2

Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Hamilton creator inspires a father and daughter to overcome the challenges of fighting cancer.

S1 • E3

Stevie Wonder

Discovering Wonder's music restores the faith of a woman who woke up blind and helps her reconnect with the world.

S1 • E4

Oprah Winfrey

Winfrey's trailblazing journey motivates a Georgia man to confront racism and run for elected office in his hometown.

S1 • E5

Gloria Steinem

A woman is emboldened by Steinem's feminist activism to become a doctor at a time when society expected her to be a homemaker.

S1 • E6

Big Bird

The beloved Sesame Street Star helps a young Indian American immigrant feel less alone in her new country.

S1 • E7

Jane Goodall

The animal welfare activist's struggles and triumphs inspire two Balinese teenagers to start a movement of their own.

S1 • E8

Aly Raisman

The perseverance young Raisman displayed in her Olympic quest helps a young gymnast who lost her leg defy the odds.

S1 • E9

Yara Shahidi

Shahidi's commitment to social justice issues empowers a community organizer who grew up in foster homes to change the system.

S1 • E10

Misty Copeland

The groundbreaking African American ballerina motivates an aspiring aerospace engineer to triumph over racial and gender boundaries.

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Cast

Spike Lee

Self

Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Yara Shahidi

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Oprah Winfrey

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Stevie Wonder

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Misty Copeland

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Gloria Steinem

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Matt Vogel

Big Bird

Ryan Villacci

Basketball Student

Aly Raisman

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