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The Last Movie Stars

Season 1
In this intimate six-part docuseries, actor/director Ethan Hawke explores the love story and enduring legacy of Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans

    July 20, 2022
    1 h 2 min
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    In 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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Chapter Two: A Star Is Born

    July 20, 2022
    59min
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    Finally 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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman

    July 20, 2022
    52min
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    Through 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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Chapter Four: Paying the Price

    July 20, 2022
    56min
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    While 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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Chapter Five: Against the Sky

    July 20, 2022
    51min
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    As 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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Chapter Six: Luck Is an Art

    July 20, 2022
    1 h 19 min
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    In 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.
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