A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
Cast: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Chapter One: Cosmic OrphansIn the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.TV-MACC1 h 2 minJul 21, 2022
2. Chapter Two: A Star Is BornFinally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.TV-MACC58minJul 21, 2022
3. Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard NewmanThrough films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.TV-MACC51minJul 21, 2022
4. Chapter Four: Paying the PriceWhile films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.TV-MACC55minJul 21, 2022
5. Chapter Five: Against the SkyAs Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.TV-MACC50minJul 21, 2022
6. Chapter Six: Luck is an ArtIn the wake of their son’s death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into charitable work through Newman’s Own. While Paul and Joanne each undergo a career renaissance, it is their love story that is their most enduring legacy.TV-MACC1 h 20 minJul 21, 2022
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A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Emily Wachtel
- Studio
- Nook House Productions, Under the Influence Productions, CNN Films
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Audio languages
English
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