Beyond the Spotlight
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.
Seasons & Episodes
E1Shaquille 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.
E2Kristen 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".
E3Samuel 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.
E4LeVar 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.
E5MrBeast
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.
E6Joe 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.
Storyline
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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