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Beyond the Spotlight

2020

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EP1 Shaquille O'Neal Nov 18, 2020

Shaquille O’Neal went from being poor and bullied – and becoming a bully himself – to fame in the NBA. The greatest influence on Shaq’s life was his step-father, who taught him that “true pressure is not knowing where your next meal is coming from.

EP2 Kristen Bell Nov 18, 2020

At age 19, on a missionary trip to a clinic in Brazil, Kristen Bell helped to deliver two babies. The experience ignited her nurturing nature, which endures today in good works like the snack bars "This Saves Lives".

EP3 Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jackson Nov 18, 2020

At age 20 Samuel L. Jackson served as an usher at Martin Luther King's funeral. Jackson and his wife LaTanya have fought for civil rights around the world, but their greatest satisfactions are handwritten thank you notes.

EP4 LeVar Burton Nov 18, 2020

Inspired by his mother to be “of service”, LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old. But after deciding the church didn’t have the answers to his many questions about life, he changed his focus to theater arts, ultimately becoming known for Roots, Reading Rainbow, and Star Trek.

EP5 MrBeast Nov 18, 2020

Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, is the world’s first digital philanthropist. After becoming obsessed with YouTube at a young age, Jimmy built a viral video empire based on the joy he gets from helping others.

EP6 Joe Namath Nov 18, 2020

Joe Namath grew up in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. After his parent’s divorce, Joe turns to sports. He’s propelled into sports stardom in college and, later, professional football earning the nickname, Broadway Joe. Following his time in the NFL, Joe dedicated his life to giving back.
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Synopsis

From the highest-grossing actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson, alongside his Tony Award-nominated wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson to Kristen Bell, and sports icons Shaquille O'Neal and Joe Namath to the wildly popular influencer MrBeast - these are the intriguing people who capture our attention, fill our social feeds, and shape pop culture. Each of the six hour-long episodes takes an intimate tone, featuring the deeply profound conversations that happen out of the spotlight when people share, in their own words, what truly inspires them.

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Helloturia I have absolutely never seen anything like this movie before. You have to see this movie.
Stephan Hammond It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.
Hattie I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.