Station:
CNN (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2022-07-21
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The Last Movie Stars: this epic 6-chapter film chronicles 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.
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S1E1 - Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
Young Paul Newman and an even younger Joanne Woodward set out for stardom in the 1950s; she finds early success as he, a married father of three, struggles to find his way -- until they fatefully cross paths backstage during a production of "Picnic."
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
As they go public with their relationship, newlyweds Paul and Joanne find success together; but as the pressures of marriage and motherhood mount, Joanne's career is put on hold, while Paul's stardom rises to new heights.
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
In the 1960s, Paul achieves international celebrity through roles in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"; Paul transforms into both a Hollywood heartthrob and a serious actor; Joanne emerges from retirement to star in "Rachel."
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Chapter Four: Paying the Price
In the late 1960s, Paul begins to advocate for social justice; at home, Joanne is forced to juggle Paul's drinking problem and alleged infidelities with her career-defining role in "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds."
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Chapter Five: Against the Sky
Paul's alcoholism causes Joanne to deliver an ultimatum; as the couple works on their relationship, Paul and Joanne find success; soon, a temporary peace is shattered by a shocking family tragedy and Paul's subsequent involvement in race car driving.
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
In the wake of their son's death, Joanne enters a career renaissance while Paul dives deeper into the high-stakes world of car racing; the couple find solace in charitable work through their company Newman's Own and enter their twilight years.
Air Date: 21 Jul 2022 06:00 (CDT)